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Analysis When Reinforcing Pads Are Used

Assumed
BI 0" reinforcing
/ load area

Edge of
P
Pad

' 1800
Area of loading for
radial load, f

Figure 3-37. Dimensions of load areas for radial loads.

Step 1: Compute radial loads f.

Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

Step 2: Compute geometric parameters.
I At Edge of Attachment I At Edge of Pad I

I.D. + t, + t, I.D. + ts
R, = R, =-
2 2

t=m t=t,

I 81/82 I I 81/82 I I