A LOT of question about TLs

[azira]

Mr Push Pull,

As far as the second set of plots, I don't understand the question. The left hand sketch in the first set of plots looks good to me.

He is making a divider that is of 'x' length long. He didn't draw the bottom of the box because he's asking where that should go. Should he shorten the divider and put the bottom of the box at 'x' distance or should he leave the divider at 'x' and extend the bottom of the box around it.

I'm guessing that the middle option shortens the line so it depends on the line length you're looking for.

 

[mr_push_pull]

OK, this clarifies most of my questions. Thank you all for the patience. Wish me luck then 🙂

 

[Tyimo]

Hi!
Could somebody to tell me where Can I find the Augspurger's TL alignments tables on the Net, or even could somebody to post here?
Thanks!

Tyimo

 

[Tyimo]

spiralshaped line

Hi!

I know in the classic TML design is less bending is better for the TML-efficiency, but would it be possible to build a TML in a spiral shaped tube?? Like a screw in a tube, or it would not work becouse of the continuous bending effect?
Thanks

Tyimo

 

[planet10]

A spiral should probably work better than bends....

An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.

dave

 

[Tyimo]

Thanks Planet10!
yes, the Nautilus...., but that is a closed ended TML, or it isn't a problem? My design would be an open ended TML and would looks like a "spiral stair in an old castle tower".
How would you calculate the line lenght of the spiral line? n x 2r x pi + L ?
n : rotation number
L : tube length
r : radius of tube, but which radius: the inner, outer, or average radius? I would use a 30 cm diameter tube with a 2cm diameter center axle. So my question is : 2 or 15 or 7.5cm (the average radius) is the correct radius?
Thanks!
Tyimo

 

[planet10]

Use the average radius... you going to taper it? And how are you going to build it?

dave