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Potential Problems of Excessively Hard Shaft

Will there be any issues if we make the shaft too hard? Hardness being a surface property may prevent surface scratches and wear, could it lead to any problems in general?
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Doubt related to S-N curve

S-N curve is drawn from the results of fatigue test and fatigue test is conducted under completely reversed bending stress condition on a standard specimen. Is there any reason for conducting the test ...
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How holding force is produced in Jacobs taper for holding drill chucks?

How the wedge action produce significant holding force in a Jacobs taper for holding a twist drill chuck. (Even just sliding the tapered plug inside the sleeve by hand makes a rigid connection that it'...
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Question about cam follower design

It's always said that jerk function should be smooth to avoid undesired vibrations. What exactly is the vibration in a cam follower mechanism and why is it important to avoid it?
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Is Smith Diagram and Modified Goodman Diagram the same? And how does one construct it?

I am confused about the names. Moreover, I haven't found any textbook which attempts to show step-by-step construction of these diagrams. I would be happy if anyone pointed to some textbooks or even ...
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Reaction forces on a three support continuous beam with two of them requiring compatibility equations. Superposition method done wrong!

I need to analyze a continuous beam of length L and three supports: A (at x=0), B (at x=L/2), and C (at x=L). An applied load P is applied at x=3L/4. Now, at A, the continuous beam is bolted to a ...
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How can I decrease strip tension with bridle rolls in tension leveller? How can I find total elongation after the strip exits initial bridle rolls?

I'm working on a tension leveller design which consists of 3 main sections. These are Input Bridle Rolls Zone: Increase the strip tension coming out of the decoiler. Leveller Zone: Strip goes through ...
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