Papa B Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 for anybody who is interested, here is my interim report, its 3 pages of where the project is heading.... lr 4x4Interim report-Luke Burras.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
africanpete Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Papa B Just read through your report, how did you get on with testing the axle strength? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa B Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Just finished that axle testing, looking really good. They are definaltly strong enough, as with all thinkings testing took alot longer than first estimated. I tested in bending as well as torsion to assess the ability of the axle in cornering and side impact... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS888 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I wouldn't rule out belt or chain. Belt in particular could have a benefit in being the "fuse" to protect the rest of the drive train, and I can picture the design making the replacement of a belt a simple job in the field. I would bet there are some hella strong belts in industrial applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtray Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Mercedes A and B-class autos use a CVT gearbox utilising a steel belt. No slippage is allowed to occur as this will cause quick failure. It uses a fluid torque converter to transmit power, internal to this is a locking clutch that is allowed to slip to take up sudden increases in torque that could damage the Steel belt. There is also a planetary gearset to allow for reverse selection, this also allows for slip. The whole system works very well, is extremely smooth and can be programmable to offer infinite preset gear ratios. It has also proved itself to be very reliable too. I havnt any information on whether it can take the high torque conditions in a land rover though, and also due to its design, it prefers the transverse engine layout of a FWD car. Just in case this may be of use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deslandes Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Just finished that axle testing, looking really good. They are definaltly strong enough, as with all thinkings testing took alot longer than first estimated. I tested in bending as well as torsion to assess the ability of the axle in cornering and side impact... And finally, after approx 2 years...?...?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 He hasnt been on the forum since march 2011 so i wouldnt be holding my breath lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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