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    Calculation of surface strains on a plate in shear

    My problem today is how to calculate the surface strains on a plate in shear. I am considering designing a load cell device which has a vertically mounted thin plate approximately 1" square by 20 thou ( 25 x 25 x 0.5 mm ). The plate is grounded on one vertical side and a weight of up to 5...
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    Hydraulic Accumulator Sizing

    Thanks kcj I should have said I am looking for a solution for the machines already in service which at the moment may cause my measuring system problems as the oscillations interfere with the averaging window function. The next generation of the machine will reputedly have proportional control...
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    Hydraulic Accumulator Sizing

    I am intersted in how to specify an accumulator design to damp the oscillations of arm attached to a single acting cylinder. The cylinder is controlled by a bang bang solenoid. I know the pump delivery and pressure, pipe sizes, cylinder diameter and stroke. I know also that the oscillation...

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