Hi,
I have a 4C8 that I mostly track. Looking to change the gearing for better acceleration. The consensus seems to be -1/+2. Any thoughts and good kits from decent brands? Want to replace the chain and sprocket set.
Cheers,
Hi,
I have a simple static structural model that is constrained by two beam connections to represent bolts onto a baseplate fully constrained. I have preloaded the bolts as structural fasteners to EN 1090.
When using beam probes to extract the forces, I notice the preload is measured (obviously) but then when load is applied in the subsequent steps, the force increases. This is as expected but I am not entirely sure how to assess this to Eurocode bolt checks - I thought the preload would be subtracted from any net increases to axial forces - so whatever the net increase is would be the value you assess for tension resistance checks (seeing as EC3 doesn't say for you to add preload onto your tension resistance checks) but I am not entirely sure. Anyone in this group able to advise?
Many thanks,