Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Side Thrust on Piston is the perpendicular force acting onto the piston perpendicular to the piston central axis. Check FAQs
Fa=PbDils
Fa - Side Thrust on Piston?Pb - Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt?Di - Diameter of Cylinder Bore?ls - Length of Piston Skirt?

Side Thrust on Piston Skirt Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Side Thrust on Piston Skirt equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Side Thrust on Piston Skirt equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Side Thrust on Piston Skirt equation looks like.

3.6Edit=0.4Edit180Edit50Edit
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Physics » Category Mechanical » Category IC Engine » fx Side Thrust on Piston Skirt

Side Thrust on Piston Skirt Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Side Thrust on Piston Skirt?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fa=PbDils
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fa=0.4N/mm²180mm50mm
Next Step Convert Units
Fa=400000Pa0.18m0.05m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fa=4000000.180.05
Next Step Evaluate
Fa=3600N
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Fa=3.6kN

Side Thrust on Piston Skirt Formula Elements

Variables
Side Thrust on Piston
Side Thrust on Piston is the perpendicular force acting onto the piston perpendicular to the piston central axis.
Symbol: Fa
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt
Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt is the compressive force acting on the contact area between two components having relative motion between them.
Symbol: Pb
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Cylinder Bore
Diameter of Cylinder Bore is the internal surface diameter of an engine cylinder.
Symbol: Di
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Piston Skirt
Length of Piston Skirt is the total length of a piston skirt used for bearing side thrust.
Symbol: ls
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Side Thrust on Piston

​Go Side Thrust on Piston
Fa=μπDi2pmax4

Other formulas in Piston Skirt category

​Go Maximum Total Length of Piston
L=1.5Di
​Go Maximum Length of Piston Skirt
ls=0.8Di
​Go Minimum Length of Piston Skirt
ls=0.65Di
​Go Length of Piston Skirt given Allowable Bearing Pressure
ls=μπDipmax4Pb

How to Evaluate Side Thrust on Piston Skirt?

Side Thrust on Piston Skirt evaluator uses Side Thrust on Piston = Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt*Diameter of Cylinder Bore*Length of Piston Skirt to evaluate the Side Thrust on Piston, Side thrust on piston skirt is the force acting on the sides of a piston skirt. Side Thrust on Piston is denoted by Fa symbol.

How to evaluate Side Thrust on Piston Skirt using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Side Thrust on Piston Skirt, enter Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt (Pb), Diameter of Cylinder Bore (Di) & Length of Piston Skirt (ls) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Side Thrust on Piston Skirt

What is the formula to find Side Thrust on Piston Skirt?
The formula of Side Thrust on Piston Skirt is expressed as Side Thrust on Piston = Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt*Diameter of Cylinder Bore*Length of Piston Skirt. Here is an example- 0.0036 = 400000*0.18*0.05.
How to calculate Side Thrust on Piston Skirt?
With Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt (Pb), Diameter of Cylinder Bore (Di) & Length of Piston Skirt (ls) we can find Side Thrust on Piston Skirt using the formula - Side Thrust on Piston = Bearing Pressure for Piston Skirt*Diameter of Cylinder Bore*Length of Piston Skirt.
What are the other ways to Calculate Side Thrust on Piston?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Side Thrust on Piston-
  • Side Thrust on Piston=Coefficient of Friction for Piston Skirt*pi*Diameter of Cylinder Bore^2*Maximum Gas Pressure Inside Cylinder/4OpenImg
Can the Side Thrust on Piston Skirt be negative?
No, the Side Thrust on Piston Skirt, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Side Thrust on Piston Skirt?
Side Thrust on Piston Skirt is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Side Thrust on Piston Skirt can be measured.
Copied!