BRAKES Flashcards
1
Q
Tension in simple band brake, F1/F2
A
e^(fθ)
2
Q
Brake Torque, T
A
(F1-F2)r
3
Q
Brake Power, P
A
2πTN
4
Q
Actuating Force Required by taking moment about pivot point
A
F_a = aF_2/L
5
Q
Maximum Unit Pressure, Pmax
A
F1/br
b = width of the band
6
Q
Stress in the band
A
F1/bt
t = thickness of the band
7
Q
Differential Band Brake by taking a moment about the pivot point, F_a
A
[F_2(a)-F_1(b)]/L
