For the band brake shown, the maximum allowed tension in either belt is 5.6kN. Knowing that the

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For the band brake shown, the maximum allowed tension in either belt is 5.6kN. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between the belt and the 160-mm-radius drum is 0.25, determine

(a) The largest clockwise moment M0 that can be applied to the drum if slipping is not to occur,

(b) The corresponding force P exerted on end E of the lever.


50 m 250 mm 40 mm 4545° Mo 30 30 r= 160 mm

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics

ISBN: 978-0073212227

8th Edition

Authors: Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Elliot Eisenberg, William Clausen, David Mazurek, Phillip Cornwell

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