amirsarmad
Materials
Hi,
I am trying to substitute wood with plastic for one of our projects.
Basically, I would need to know what is the compression force that is currently being exerted on the wooden runner and then find a suitable polymer that can withstand the same amount of force.
Each Billet weights 2000kg and is resting on a flat surface area of 8cm X 1.5cm (with height of the runner being 8 cm).
According to our supplier the compression properties of the wood we use is 4000~5000 psi.
According to my calculations, each billet would be requiring 2444 psi.
I have calculated this by doing the following
1)convert KG to Lbs ( 2000kg X 2.2= 4440 lbs)
2)converted the surface area where billet is resting ( 8cm X 1.5cm =3.1in X 0.55in = 1.7in2 )
3)Converted = 4440lbs/1.7in2= 2444psi
I would like your input on the following
A) Have i calculated my pressure requirements correctly?
B) What effect does having a wooden runner with 8cm height have in comparison to the same runner with a 4cm height. Is the compression property of the wooden runner dependent on its height?
hoping for assistance.
Amir
I am trying to substitute wood with plastic for one of our projects.
Basically, I would need to know what is the compression force that is currently being exerted on the wooden runner and then find a suitable polymer that can withstand the same amount of force.
Each Billet weights 2000kg and is resting on a flat surface area of 8cm X 1.5cm (with height of the runner being 8 cm).
According to our supplier the compression properties of the wood we use is 4000~5000 psi.
According to my calculations, each billet would be requiring 2444 psi.
I have calculated this by doing the following
1)convert KG to Lbs ( 2000kg X 2.2= 4440 lbs)
2)converted the surface area where billet is resting ( 8cm X 1.5cm =3.1in X 0.55in = 1.7in2 )
3)Converted = 4440lbs/1.7in2= 2444psi
I would like your input on the following
A) Have i calculated my pressure requirements correctly?
B) What effect does having a wooden runner with 8cm height have in comparison to the same runner with a 4cm height. Is the compression property of the wooden runner dependent on its height?
hoping for assistance.
Amir