ABSTRACT
Since the mill is symmetrical about the mid-span of the rolls, the calculating process involves only one half of a roll span. The numerical method consists of splitting this half of the roll span into m elements (Fig. 18.4) and replacing the load distribution on the roll by a concentrated load applied at the middle of each element. Since the workpiece width is less than the roll barrel, the number of roll elements n in contact with the workpiece is less than m.
