Eric Fahlgren wrote:
Chris Reinhardt wrote:
Ain't no engineer here, but a hollow axle will resist bending better
than a solid one.
You are completely correct in stating that you are not an engineer.
:)
A hollow axle is not stronger in bending than a solid axle of the same
diameter and material. A hollow axle can be lighter for the same
strength, but with a larger OD than a solid axle. A hollow axle can be
stronger for the same weight, but with a larger OD than a solid axle. A
hollow axle can be lighter and not a lot weaker than a solid axle of the
same diameter. But if you take a solid axle, and drill out the center,
it will be weaker.
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