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Category: Stress Flow / Hand Calcs

link to Log Splitter Series (Part 15): Stress Flow Issues

Log Splitter Series (Part 15): Stress Flow Issues

In part 15 of this series, Corey points out other structural areas of concern on the log splitter making comments on stress flow patterns. https://youtu.be/V36Bt9pO_iQ

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link to Log Splitter Series (Part 14): Vertical Jib Tube Stress

Log Splitter Series (Part 14): Vertical Jib Tube Stress

In part 14 of this series, Corey calculates the stresses on the vertical tube in MathCAD and analyzes the results. https://youtu.be/X2iJ1cobxyo

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link to Log Splitter Series (Part 13): Vertical Jib Tube Setup 1

Log Splitter Series (Part 13): Vertical Jib Tube Setup 1

In part 13 of this series, Corey sets up the free body diagram for the vertical jib tube. https://youtu.be/NyiZadEmd94

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link to An Easy Guide to Performing Bearing Area Stress Calculations

An Easy Guide to Performing Bearing Area Stress Calculations

In part 12 of this series, Corey explains a bearing area calculation and calculates it in MathCAD. https://youtu.be/1svvk5AZiBs

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link to An Easy Guide to Structural Pin Calculations Using MathCAD

An Easy Guide to Structural Pin Calculations Using MathCAD

In part 11 of this series, Corey calculates the stress on the jib pivot pin using MathCAD. https://youtu.be/0MFUEtZikaE

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link to Log Splitter Series (Part 10): Side Load Free Body Diagram

Log Splitter Series (Part 10): Side Load Free Body Diagram

In part 10 of this series, Corey sets up the shear-moment diagram for a pivot pin with a side load on it. https://youtu.be/56294qA6y5o

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