The hydraulic cylinder shown in the figure has a 3-in bore and is to operate at a

Question:

The hydraulic cylinder shown in the figure has a 3-in bore and is to operate at a pressure of 800 psi. With the clevis mount shown, the piston rod should be sized as a column with both ends rounded for any plane of buckling. The rod is to be made of forged AISI 1030 steel without further heat treatment.

3 in