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MTS Series 215 Rotary Actuator User Manual

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Series 215 Rotary Actuator Product Manual

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Test Setup Using No Flexures

Operation

Then:

B. Calculate the value of k

2

, the lateral stiffness of a solid cylindrical

specimen, by using the formula:

C. Substitute the calculated values for k

1

, k

2

, and the example values into

the original equation to compute the side load (P).