Tidal force loads on O'Neill pair frame-bearings ( Vacuum Aiships)

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Thread: Tidal force loads on O'Neill pair frame-bearings ( Vacuum Aiships)

# 12523 bymikecombs@... on May 16, 2012, 6:44 p.m.
Member since 2021-10-03

> Tidal forces would still create loads on the bearings (assuming dual-cylinders born by a frame), and those loads might be significant.

Well, "significant" in comparison to what? In comparison to the wheel bearings in my car? Perhaps the tidal forces on a billion-ton habitat might approach that. My only point was that it would be insignificant in comparison to a constant 1/6 G pull, which was the basis for comparison in that discussion.

Regards,

Mike Combs