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Brake Analysis Calculations

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What is the torque absorbing capacity of the brake?

664.64 N-m

What is the value of NR in the given scenario?

3478.26 N

How is NL calculated in the problem?

4117.65 N

What is the significance of the location of the pivot in a pivoted shoe brake?

The moment of the frictional force about the pivot is zero. Signup and view all the answers

How is the wear compensated for in a brake system?

By constraining the shoe to move towards the brake drum Signup and view all the answers

What is the tendency of the frictional force in a pivoted block brake with long shoe?

To unseat the block with respect to the lever Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the hinge reactions in a system?

RHC (350 + 450) - NR(350) - μ NR (150) = 0 and RHA (350 + 350) + μNL(150) - NL (350) = 0 Signup and view all the answers

What material is commonly used for brake drums?

Cast iron or steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the intensity of pressure at an element of area?

dN = p(Rdφw) Signup and view all the answers

What is the wear direction that is assumed to be constant in the brake system?

δx Signup and view all the answers