I need to press some material in a bonding process and need to exert 200 p.s.i. on this material. Assuming that by using a tool I can press directly onto an area 1 square inch, can I exert 200 p.s.i. on this area?
2006-07-18 11:48:11 · 4 answers · asked by QDK 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It all depends how it's being exerted. If you're using a tool, try hinging it (on something very solid!), make your side of the lever 10 times longer than the short side, and you need only pull down with 20 pounds of force.
However, if you just have a tool for pressing, with no leverage, you'd need to be pushing up with your legs most likely. Pushing 100 pounds per arm isn't likely for an 'average' male, and it would be hard for an average weight male to lean with that much force.
Edit: And remember - if the area you're bonding is 10 sq.in., it doesn't matter how big the tool is - you need 2000 pounds of force behind it. In which case a tool that at least covers most of the surface would be a good idea, or you may damage something!
2006-07-18 12:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by lazwatson 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Twice their own body weight (at least that's what their suppose to be able to handle if they're an AVERAGE HEALTHY male or person for that matter)
I don't know about p.s.i. like how much strength per like inch or anything though... sorry ...
maybe you can get a math problem to solve it and use you're own body weight in the equation... & assume that the average strength is twice your body weight too... that's my best guess.
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2006-07-18 19:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by Am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is the material? If it is 1 square inch, and you weigh 200lbs, try standing on it ;-)
If you really want help, how about giving us some specifics.
2006-07-18 23:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by tom_2727 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bite force 127 lbs.,Crocodile 1000 lbs
2006-07-18 22:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋