From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Analysis of the material composition of a connecting rod that failed during testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\3\ scan0026 | |
| Date | 18th January 1918 | |
| R.{Sir Henry Royce} 26 (500 Bks) (SD 747 22-8-17) MP 181927 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Hives Order No. Customer's No. Re Connecting Rod which broke on Test 1st / 2nd Carbon = .28 / .24 Manganese = .83 / .54 Nickel = 4.68 / 5.01 Phosphorus = .043 / - Sulphur = .015 / - Silicon = .15 / - This is normal N2834. Signed This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||