If the ratio between cylinder and head is 2.428, the radial deformations of both components are congruent, and no stresses are produced at the knuckle between cylinder and head. In this case, the only ...
Most tank heads are made of aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, or titanium. Cladded end caps are also available. Other materials of construction include A36, 44W, or SA516 Grade 70 steel.
The first recorded use of a hemispherical-head engine was used in Europe as far back as 1905 by Belgian automaker, Pipe, and by Fiat, in their Fiat 130HP Grand Prix car. The engine design saw some ...