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Continuation page of a report on bearing tests under varying pressure and load frequency.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\P\2July1926-September1926\  Scan158
Date  14th September 1926 guessed
  
contd :-
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exact frequency. This was approximately twice/sec. throughout the test, or about 1/4 the rate of shaft revolution.

It will be observed that at the maximum load, the bearings were subjected to a unit pressure varying from approximately zero to 1500 lbs/sq.in. twice per revolution. Tests of this nature are somewhat limited by the rigidity of the rig.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /W.A.Robotham.
  
  
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