AB Chase Concert Grand

Dean May DeanMay@PianoRebuilders.com
Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:10:04 -0500


>>The plate struts are parallel to the string load, and although offset
from the string plane by an inch or so (as compared to the beams'
6-7"), carry the load directly, by compression.


If the load is offset any, it cannot be pure compression. Offset loads
create a torque couple.

Dean

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