[modeleng] Curved spokes

Phill asked me to pass this along as he is still unable to post:

>From: "Phill Smith" <steam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [modeleng] Re: Curved spokes
>Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 00:16:07 +0800
>Harry,  You're correct. The curve of the spokes was to assist in maintaining
>strength in the CI spokes by keeping them in compression when driving. This
>was the theory, anyway. When the flywheel was none driving, they were left
>straight, and were always large enough in section to prevent cracking during
>cooling. Curved spokes are found on CI flywheels that are doing the driving
>(eg chaff cutters - but as the rim drives the spokes, the curve is the other
>way) that are still being designed/made today.
>Please pass this on to the board, as I still can't seem to send to it.
>Cheers,
>Phill

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