Recent content by Alan Goodchild

Okay, if you could please clarify how I approach the calculation: Do I simply multiply 215 x 1.09 (19.35) and multiply the answer by10 which is then added to the 215, or does the 215 x 1.09 = 234.35 then have the multiplier of 1.09 added again (255.4415) and continue this for 10 times to arrive...

Hi, I sort of understand that if the value of K is 1.09 I need to add 9% to the weight being lifted, but what confuses me is if you look at my diagram there are 10 sheaves on the lift wire to achieve the required lift with a ram stroke of 600mm. Therefore does the increase of 9% apply to every...

Hi, this is my first posting on this forum in the hope someone could assist me with a calculation. I have read several threads which I think partly covers my problem but to be honest the example answers given are way beyond my comprehension. Basically I need to raise a platform which runs...