A. Objects of the long axis type mounted on parallel supports. The heavy spot, as denoted here by the black dot, causes the object to be both statically and dynamically unbalanced. B. Heavy spot added ...

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THIS work is of a character which can be studied with interest. It deals with a subject of great importance to mechanical engineers, and one which is coming more and more to the front in the design of ...

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