The spur gear has a pitch radius of 2.5 in. (Figure P4.12). During a geartrains operation, a

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The spur gear has a pitch radius of 2.5 in. (Figure P4.12). During a geartrain’s operation, a 200-lb meshing force acts at 25° relative to horizontal. Determine the moment of that force about the center of the shaft. Use the

(a) Perpendicular lever arm and

(b) Moment components methods. Compare the answers of the two methods to verify the accuracy of your work.


Figure 4.12

200 lb 25° 2글 in.

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An Introduction To Mechanical Engineering

ISBN: 9781111576820

3rd Edition

Authors: Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis

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