Brake and dynamometer (Lect 3)

Numerical:

1. A single block brake is shown in Fig. 19.5. The diameter of the drum is 250 mm and the angle of contact is 90°. If
the operating force of 700 N is applied at the end of a lever and the coefficient of friction between the drum and
the lining is 0.35, determine the torque that may be transmitted by the block brake.

Given : d = 250 mm or r = 125 mm ; 2θ = 90° = π /2 rad ; P = 700 N ; µ = 0.35

Since the angle of contact is greater than 60°, therefore equivalent coefficient of friction,

Let RN = Normal force pressing the block to the brake drum, and

Ft = Tangential braking force = µ′ . RN

Taking moments about the fulcrum O, we have

2. A braking system has its braking lever inclined at an angle of 30° to the horizontal plane, as shown in Fig. 19.7.
The mass and diameter of the brake drum are 218 kg and 0.54 m respectively. At the instant the lever is pressed
on the brake drum with a vertical force of 600 N, the drum is found to rotate at 2400 r.p.m. clockwise. The
coefficient of friction between the brake shoe and the brake drum is 0.4. Assume that the lever and brake shoe
are perfectly rigid and possess negligible weight. Find :
1. Braking torque, 2. Number of revolutions the drum will make before coming to rest from the instant of
pressing the lever, and 3. Time taken for the drum to come to rest from the instant of pressing the lever.
Given : m = 218 kg ; d = 0.54 m or r = 0.27 m ; P = 600 N ; N = 2400 r.p.m.;
µ = 0.4
1. Braking torque Let RN = Normal force pressing the block to the brake drum, and
Ft = Tangential braking force.