I recently had to replace an agitator shaft that was hollow. This shaft is essentially a SCH 80S 6" pipe, and rotates at a very low RPM (around 5 RPM). The shaft is about 8 ft tall.
The original design has two holes about 3/8" drilled into the shaft, one closer to the bottom, and one up top. I...
Hello,
I am wondering if any one can clarify Chart C-18 (page 358) in the MW Kellogg Design of Piping Systems book?
I don't understand the case scenarios and how the maximum moment and maximum deflection formulas are arrived at.
Especially the difference between case 1 and 2.. they have the...