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    Vanadium Content in 4330V Steel

    Hi all, Hope I'm posting this in the right forum! I have some questions with regards to 4330V steel. This is a Vanadium-modified 4330 steel, with Vanadium contents ranging from 0.05 - 0.15%. I work for a company that builds tools for the mining industry, and our steel suppliers are divided on...
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    Max Incline for Equipment: What is the Optimal Slope for Preventing Sliding?

    Hey guys, Just want to make sure I'm doing everything right here with some simple calcs. My physics days are long gone and it's been a while since I looked at any of this stuff. A 10,000lb piece of equipment is placed on a flat surface. 2,000lbs horizontal pounds-force is required to move it...
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    Calculate Torque for a Circular Steel Shaft on Sandstone | Simple Formula

    I'm auditing someone's work and it seems I've found an error. We have a very simple scenario where a circular steel shaft lies on sandstone. What is the torque required to turn the shaft (the shaft is in a static position)? Torque = weight of shaft × radius of shaft × friction of steel on...
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