Much better said than I.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Osterbrink Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 9:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [F500] Bent Axle 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. ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
