Influence of weight of reciprocating parts on chassis in ge neral and engine in particular is emphasized as being of greater importance than actual saving in weight of parts themselves; tabulation of specific strengths of various materials used in automotive engineering shows advantages of aluminum as compared with steel; comparison of steel and aluminum connecting rods; advantages of using aluminum in connecting rod to secure stiffness. (See also - discussion p 515-519, 1 fig)
Advantages of light-weight reciprocating parts
Soc. Automotive Engrs. Jl
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 11 , n 6
1922
8 pages
1 Fig.
Article (Journal)
English
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