Understanding Axles and Wheels: The Mystery of Spoke Stress in Textbooks

[tronter]

why don't textbooks ever give the stress/tension of the spokes on a wheel? How would you find this?

 

[pixel01]

I am not sure if there are any textbooks giving this questions. But it can be calculated. At least you need the diameter of the rim, the number of spokes, the maximum force the axis can tolerate, the way they are assembled etc... For normal spokes (not the hard ones), there are only tension forces, not stress.
You can read this in wiki : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoke

 

[sir-pinski]

There are a few possible reasons why textbooks may not explicitly mention the stress or tension of spokes on a wheel.

Firstly, textbooks often have limited space and are designed to provide a broad overview of a topic rather than diving into specific details. The stress and tension of spokes on a wheel may be considered a more advanced or specialized topic that is not necessary for a general understanding of axles and wheels.

Additionally, the stress and tension of spokes on a wheel can vary depending on factors such as the weight of the load, the speed of the wheel, and the condition of the road. Therefore, it may be difficult to provide a specific value for spoke stress in a textbook without making a lot of assumptions.

To find the stress or tension of spokes on a wheel, one would need to consider the forces acting on the wheel, such as the weight of the load and the torque from the axle. This information can then be used to calculate the forces on the spokes and determine their stress and tension. However, this calculation may be complex and require knowledge of mechanics and engineering principles.

In conclusion, while textbooks may not explicitly mention the stress or tension of spokes on a wheel, this information can be found by considering the forces acting on the wheel and using engineering principles to calculate the stress and tension of the spokes.