SHAFTING

PROBLEM SET #2

1. A shaft is use to transmit 200KW at 300rpm by means of 200mm diameter of

sprocket. Determine the force tangent of the sprocket.

Solution:
P=2πTN
200 = 2πT (300/60)
T = 6.366 KN-m

T=Fxr
6.366 = F (0.20/2)
F = 63.66 KN

2. Find the diameter of a steel shaft which will be use to operate a 110KW motor
rotating at 5 rps if torsional stress is 90Mpa.

Solution:
P =2πTN
110 = 2π T (300/60)
T = 3.501
16T
S= 3
πd
16(3.501)
πd3
90,000 =
d = 0.05829 m

3. A shaft has an ultimate stress of 350Mpa and has a factor of safety of 5. The torque
developed by shaft is 3 KN-m and the outside diameter is 80mm. Find the inside
diameter of the shaft.

Solution:
S 16 TDo
=
F.S π(0.084 − D4 )
350000 16(3)(0.08)
=
5 π[(0.08)4 − D4 ]
D = 0.69624 m

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4. What is the speed of 63.42mm shaft transmitted 75KW if stress is not to exceed
26Mpa.

Solution:
16T
πD3
S=
16T
π(0.06342)3
26,000 =

T = 1.302 KN-m
P = 2π TN
75 = 2π (1.302)N
N = 9.16641 rps x 60sec/min
N =549.98 rpm

5. A steel shaft transmit 50Hp.at 1400rpm. If allowable stress is 500psi, find the
diameter.

Solution:
2πTN
33000
P=
2π T (1400)
33000
50 =
T = 187.575 ft-lb x 12 in/ft
T = 2250.905 in-lb
16T
S= 3
πD
16(2250.905)
πD3
500 =
D = 2.841 in
6. The shaft of the motor has a length of 20 times its diameter and has a maximum
twist of 1 degrees when twisted at 2KN-m torque. If the modulus of rigidity of the
shaft is 80Gpa, find the shaft diameter.

Solution:
TL
Θ=
JG
π (2KN−m)(20d)
= πd4
180
10 x
(80000000)( 32 )

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 d = 0.0
0.06632
6632 m

7. A hollow shaft developed a torque of 5 KN and shaft stress is 40 Mpa. If outside

diameter of the shaft is 100mm, determine the shaft inner diameter.

Solution:
16TDo
π(Do4 − Di4 )
S=

16(5)(0.1)
π[(0.1)4 − D4 ]
40000 =

D = 0.07764 m

8. A hollow shaft has 100mm outside diameter and 80mm inside diameter is used to
transmit 100 KW at 600 rpm. Determine the shaft stress.

Solution:
P = 2π T N
100 = 2π T (600/60)
T = 1.5915 KN-m
16TDo
π[(Do4 − Di4 )]
S=

S = 13,728.73 kPa

9. What is the polar moment of inertia of a solid shaft that has a torque of 1.5 KN and
a stress of 25 Mpa?
Solution:
16T
S= 3
πD
16T
25000 = 3
πD
D = 0.06735 m

πD4
32
J=
π(0.06735)4
32
J=
J = 2.02668 x 10-3 m3

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10. A force tangent to 1 foot diameter pulley is mounted on a 2 inches shaft. Determine
the torsional deflection if G= 83 x106 kPa.

Solution:
T =F (D/2)
T = 5 (0.3048/2)
T = 0.762 KN-m
πD3 π(0.0508)4
32 32
J= =
J = 6.53814 x 10-7 m4
TL
Θ=
JG
0.762
θ/L =
(6.53 x 10−7 )(83000000)
θ/L = 0.0140418 rad/m x (180/π)
θ/L = 0.8
0.804
04
0453
530/m

11. What is the minimum diameter of a steel shaft which will be use to operate a 14
KN-m torque and will not twist more than 3o in a length of 6m? (G= 83 x 106 kPa)

Solution:
TL
Θ=
JG
14 x 6
30(π/180) =
J(83 x 106 )
πd4
32
J = 1.93286 x 10-5 =
D = 0.
0.11
11
11845
845 m

12. A solid shaft 5m long is stressed 60 Mpa when twisted through 4o. Find the shaft
diameter if G=6.83 Gpa

Solution:
16T
πd3
S=
Solving for T in terms of d;

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 πd3 (60000) = 11780.97
16
T= eqn. 1
TL
Θ=
JG
T(5)
40 (π/180) = πd4
[ ](83 x 106 )
32
T = 113774.606 d4 eqn.2
Equate 1 & 2
113774.606 d4 = 11780.97 d3
D = 0.10354 m

13. Compute the maximum unit sheared in a 2 inches diameter steel shafting that
transmits 24,000 in-lb of torque at 120rpm.

Solution:
16T
S= 3
πd
16(24,000)
π(2)3
S=

S = 15278.87 psi

14. What is the diameter of line shaft that transmit 150KW at 15rps?

Solution:
For line shaft:
D3 N
53.5
P=
D3 (15 x 60)
53.5
150/0.746 =
D = 2.28 in

15. A main shaft has 50mm diameter is running at 300 rpm. What is the power that
could be delivered by the shafted.

Solution:
50
D3 N (25.4)(3000)
P = 80 =
80
P =28.60 Hp

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16. A 2 inches diameter main shaft running 600 rpm is mounted by a 12 inches
diameter pulley by means of a belt. The belt efficiency is 90%. Find the diameter of
the short shaft.

Solution:
For short shaft:
D3 N
38
P=
(1.5)3 N
38
44.4 =
N = 500 rpm x 1/60 = 8.33 rps

17. A 1.5” diameter short shaft is used to transmit 44.4 hp. Determine the shaft speed.

Solution:
D3 N
38
P=
1.33 N
38
44.4 =
N = 499.911 rpm/60 sec
N = 8.33 rps

18. A 3” diameter solid shaft is desired to replace a hollow shaft having 4” outside
diameter. Consider the strength to be the same, determine inside diameter of
hollow shaft.

Solution:
For solid shaft:
16T 16T
S= 3 = = 0.1886 T
πD π(3)3
For hollow shaft;
16TDo
π(Do4 − Di4 )
S=

16T(4)
π(4 4 −Di4 )
0.1886 T =

(4)4- Di4 = 108

Di = 3.48 in

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19. A motor is used to drive a centrifugal pump that discharges 3000 li/min at a head of
10m. The pump efficiency is 68%and running at 550 rpm. Find the torsional stress
of the shaft if shaft diameter is 35mm.

Solution:
Solving for the power output of the pump:
Q = 3000li/min
P=wQh
P = 9.81(3/60)(10)
P = 4.905 KW
Solving for the power input of the pump:
Brake power = 4.905/0.68
P=2πTN
7.213 = 2 π T (550/60)
T = 0.1252 KN-m
16(0.1252)
π(0.035)3
S=

S = 14
1487.
87.
87.63
63 kp
kpaa

20. A circular saw blade has a circular speed of 25 m/sec and 500 mm diameter is
driven by a belt that has a slip of 7%. Find the required speed of the driven shaft if
speed ratio is 3.

Solution:
V=πDN
25 = π (0.5) N
N = 954.93 rpm

21. An 800 mm diameter circular saw blade is driven by 1800rpm motor with speed
gear ratio of 1:8. Find the peripheral speed of the blade.

Solution:
N1/N2 = 1.8
1800/N2 = 1.8
N2 = 1000 rpm
V=πDN
V = π (0.8)(1000/60)
V = 41.88 m/sec x 3.281ft

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 V = 137.43 ft/sec

22. A machine shaft is supported on bearings 1 m apart is to transmit 190 KW at 300

rpm while subjected to bending load of 500 kg a the center. If shearing stress 40
Mpa, determine the shaft diameter.

Solution:
For simply supported beam with load at center:
M = PL/4 (500 x 0.00981)(1) / 4
M =1.226 KN-m
Solving for the torque developed:
P =2 π T N
190 = 2π T (300/60)
T = 6.04788 KN-m
16
S = 3 √M 2 + T2
πd
16
40000 = πd3 √(1.266)2 − (6.04788)2
D = 92.27 mm

23. A 100 mm diameter shaft is subjected to a torque of 6 KN-m and bending moment
of 2.5 KN-m. Find the maximum bending stress developed.

Solution:
16
[M+√M2 + T2 ]
πd3
St =
16
St =
π(0.01)3
[2.5+√(2.5)2 + (6)2 ]
St = 45,836.62 kPa

24. A shaft has a length of 10 ft. Find the diameter of the shaft that could safely deliver.

Solution:
L 10
D2/3= =
8.95 8.95
D = 1.181 in

25. A 12 ft shaft is running at 260 rpm. What that this could safely deliver?

Solution:

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 L 12
D2/3 = = 8.95
8.95in
D = 1.341
Hp = (D/4.6)4 N
Hp = (1.341/4.6)4 (200)
Hp = 3.374 hp

26. Two circular shafts, one hollow shaft and one solid, are made of the same materials
and have diameter as follows; hollow shaft inside diameter is one-half of the
external diameter. The external diameter is equal to the solid shaft. What is the
ratio of twisting moment of the hollow shaft to that of the solid shaft?

Solution:
Do = 1/2Di
1 1
π( 2Di)4 π( 2Di4 −Di4 )
= 32
32
Di = 15/16

27. Determine the thickness of a hollow shaft having an outer side diameter of 100 mm
if it is subjected to a maximum torque of 5403.58 N-m without exceeding a shearing
stress of 60 Mpa or a twist of 0.5 degree per meter length of shaft. G=83,000 Mpa.
Solution:
TL
Θ=
JG
(5403.58)(1000d)
π(1004 −Di4 )
0.5 =
[ 32
][83000]
Di = 85mm
Thickness = Do – Di
= 100 – 85
Thi
Thickn
ckn
cknes
es
esss = 15
15m
mm

28. An engine of a motor vehicle with a wheel diameter of 712 mm develops 50 KW at

2,000 rpm. The combined efficiency of the differential and transmission is 75% with

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 an overall speed reduction of 25 is to 1. Determine the torque to be developed by
the clutch in N-m.

Solution:
P = 2π T N
50 = 2 π T (2000/60)
T = 0.239 KN-m
T = 239 N-m

29. An engine of a motor vehicle with a wheel diameter of 712 mm develops 50 KW at

2,000 rpm. The combined efficiency of the differential and transmission is 75% with
an overall speed reduction of 25 is to 1. Determine the draw bar pull developed in
KN.

Solution:
Power on wheels = 50(0.75) = 37.50 kw
Speed of wheels = 80 rpm
37.50 = 2π Tw (80/60)
Tw = 4.476 KN-m
Tw =F x r
4.476 = F x (0.712/2)
F =12.57 KN

30. A 102 mm diameter solid shaft is to be replaced with a hollow shaft equally strong
(torsion) and of the same material. The outside diameter of the hollow shaft is to
be 127 mm. What should be the inside diameter? The allowable sharing stress is
41.4 Mpa.

Solution:
16T
πd3
S=
16T
π(102)3
41.4 =

T = 8626422.927 N-m
16(862422.927)(127)
π(1274 − Di4 )
41.4 =

Di =105.815 mm

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31. A steel shaft operates at 188 rad/sec and must handle of 2 KW power. The sharing
stress is not to exceed 40 MN/m2 . Calculate the minimum shaft based on pure
torsion.
Solution:
P =2 π T N
2 = 2 π T(188/2 π)
T = 0.01064 KN-m
16T
S= 3
πD
16(0.01064)
πD3
40 x103 =
D = 0.
0.110
110
11066m

32. A round steel shaft transmits 373 watts at 1800 rpm. The torsional deflection is not
to exceed 1 deg in a length equal to 20 diameters. Find the shaft diameter.

Solution:
P=2πTN
0.375 = 2 π T(1800/60)
T =0.001989 KN-m
0.001989(20)
10(π/180) = 4
πD
32
(80 x106 )
D= 0.0
0.00
0662
66206
06 m

33. A 25 mm diameter shaft is to be replaced with a hollow shaft of the same material,
weighing half as much but equally strong in torsion. The outside diameter of the
hollow shaft is to be 38 mm. Find the inside diameter.

Solution:
For solid shaft:
16T 16T
S= 3 =
πD π(25)3
S = 3.259 x10-4
For hollow shaft:
16T(38)
3.259 x104 T =
π(384 Di4 )
Di= 33.64 mm

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34. What factor of safety is needed for a 1.998 in diameter shaft with an ultimate
strength of 50,000 psi transmit 40,000 in-lb torque.
Solution:
16T 16(40000)
S= 3 =
πD π(1.998)3
S = 25541.33831 psi
50000
25541.3383
Fs =
Fs = 1.9576 lb

35. A tubular, shaft having an inner diameter of 30 mm and an outer diameter of 42

mm, is to be used to transmit 90 KW of power. Determine the frequency of rotation
of the shaft so that the shear stress cannot exceed 50 Mpa.

Solution:

36. A solid transmission shaft is 3.5 inches in diameter. It is desired to replace it with a
hollow shaft of the same material and same torsional strength but its weight should
not be half as much as the solid shaft. Find the outside diameter and inside
diameter of the hollow shaft in millimeters.

Solution:
16T 16TDo
3 =
πd π(Do4 Di4 )
Do4 – Di4 = d3Do
Do4- Di4 = (3.5)3 Do
Do4 – Di4 = 42.87 Do eqn.1
π 1 π
( 4 (Do2 − Di2 )) L w = 2 ( 4 d2 )
Di4 = (Do2 - 6.125)2 eqn.2
Do 4- (Do2 – 6.125)2 = 42.87Do
Do2 – 3.5Do – 3.0635 =0
−(−3.5)±√(−3.5)2 −4(1)(−3.0625)
2(1)
Do =

Do =4.225 in = 107 mm

Solving for the inner diameter:

Do2 – Di2 = 6.125

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 (4.225)2 – Di2 = 6.125
Di =3.425 in = 87 mm

37. A 76 mm solid steel shaft is to be replaced with a hollow shaft of equal torsional
strength. Find the percentage of weight saved, if the outside of the hollow shaft is
100 mm.

Solution:
16T 16TDo
=
πd3 π(Do4 − Di4 )
16T 16T(100)
3 =
π(76) π(1004 −Di4 )
(100)4 – Di4 = (76)3(100)
Di =86.55 mm
π
mS = ( (76)3 ) L w = 4536.36 w L
4
π
mH = [ (Do2 − Di2 )]L w
4
π
=[ 4 (1002 − 86.552 )] L w = 1970.64 w L
4536.36−1970.64
=56.56%
4536.36
Percentage of weight saved =

38. A solid steel shaft whose Sy = 300 M pa and Su = 400 Mpa, is used to transmit 300
KW at 800 rpm. Determine its diameter.

Solution

BELTS
PROBLEM SET #6

1. Find the angle of contact on the small pulley for a belt drive a center distance of 72
inches if pulley diameters are 6 in. and 12 in. respectively.

Solution:
12−6
Θ= 180 – 2 sin-1 [ ]
2(72)
Θ =175.220

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2. Determine the belt length of an open belt to connect the 6cm and 12 cm diameter
pulley at a center distance of 72 cm.

Solution:
(12−6)2
4(72)
L =1.57(12+ 6) + 2(72) +

L =172.385 cm

3. A 12 cm pulley turning at 600 rpm is driving a 20 cm pulley by means of belt. If total belt
slip is 5%, determine the speed of driving gear.

Solution:
D1 N1 = D2N2
(12)(600) =20 N2
N2 = 360 rpm
Considering the 5% slip:
N2 =360(1- 0.05)
N2 = 342 rpm

4. The torque transmitted in a belt connected to 300 mm diameter pulley is 4 KN-m. Find
the power driving pulley if belt speed is 20 m/sec.

Solution:
V=πDN
20 = π (0.3) N
N = 21.221 rps
P =2 π T N
P = 2 π (4) (21.221)
P =533.34 KW

5. A 3/8 inch flat belt is 12 inches wide and is used on 24 inches diameter pulley rotating at
600rpm. The specific weight of belt is 0.035 lb/in3 . the angle of contact is 150 degrees. If
coefficient of friction is 0.3 and stress is 300 psi, how much power can it deliver?

Solution:
V=πDN
V = π (24/12) (600)
V = 62.83ft/sec

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 ρv2
F1 - F2 =b t(S − efθ−1 )
)( 𝑒 𝑓𝜃
2.68
0.035(62.83)2 π )−1
(0.30)(150)( 180
F1 –F2 = (12)(3/8)(300 − e )
)( 𝑒
(0.30)(150)(
π
180
)
2.68
F1 – F2 = 608.26 lbs
62.83
(F1 −F2 )v (608.26)( )
60
= 33000
33000
Hp =
Hp =69.50

6. A belt connected pulleys has 10 cm diameter and 30 cm diameter. If center distance is

50 cm, determine the angle of contact of smaller pulley.

Solution:
D2 −D1
Θ= 180 ± 2 sin-1[ ]
2C
30−10
Θ= 180 – 2 sin-1[ ]
250)
Θ= 15
157
7ddeg
eg

7. A compressor is driven by an 18 KW motor by means of V-belt. The service factor is 1.4

and the corrected horsepower capacity of V-belt is 3.5. determine number of belts
needed.
Solution:
P = (18 x 1.4) = 25.2 KW
P =25.5/(3.5 x 0.746) = 9 belts

8. A pulley 600 mm in diameter transmits 50 KW at 600 rpm by means of belt. Determine

the effective belt pull.
Solution
50=2 π T (600/60)
T=0.79577
T=F x r
0.795775 = F x 0.3
F= 2.65
2.65 K
KN
N

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9. A pulley have an effective belt pull of 3 KN and an angle of belt contact of 160 degrees.
The working stress of belt is 2 Mpa. Determine the thickness of belt to be used if 350
mm and coefficient of friction is 0.32.
Solution:
F1 F1
S= = = e fθ
bt F2
3
= e (0.32) (160) (π/180)
F2
1.2275
2=
(0.35)t
T =7.24 mm

10. A pulley has a belt pull of 2.5 KN. If 20 Hp motor is used to drive the pulley, determine
the belt speed.
Solution:
P = (F1 – F2)v
20 x 0.746 = 2.5 V
V = 5.97 m/sec x 3.281ft
V =19.58 ft/sec
11. A belt connects a 10 cm diameter and 30 cm diameter pulleys at a center distance of 50
cm. Determine the angle of contact at the smaller pulley.

Solution:
30−10
Θ= 1800- 2 sin-1[ ]
2(50)
Θ= 15
156.9
6.9
6.93
30

12. An 8 in diameter pulley turning at 600 rpm is belt connected to a 14” diameter pulley. If
there is a 4% slip, find the speed of 14 in pulley.
D1N1 = D2N2
8(600) = 14N2
N2 = 342.86 (1- 0.04)
N2 = 329 rpm

13. A 3/8” thick flat belt is 12” wide and is used on a 24” diameter pulley rotating at 600
rpm. The specific weight of the belt is 0.035 lb/in3 . the angle of contact is 150o .If the
coefficient of friction is 0.3 and the safe stress is 300 psi, how much power can it
deliver?

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 Solution:
ρv2 efθ−1
F1 – F2 =b t [s − 2.68
][ efθ
]
V = π (24/12)(600/60)
V =62.83 ft/sec
e150 x 0.3 x π/180 −1
][
0.035(62.83)2
F1 – F2 = (3/8) (12) [300 − ]
2.68 e150 x 0.3 x π/180
F1 –F2 = 608.26 lbs
(608.26)(62.83 x 60)
Hp = 33000
=69.50 Hp

14. The standard width of a B85 premium quality V-belt = 21/32 inches

15. Determine the width of a 6 ply rubber belt require for a ventilating fan running at 150
rpm driven from a 12 inch pulley on a 70 hp at 800 rpm. The center distance between
pulley is 2 ft and the rated belt tension is 78.0 lb/in width.

Solution:

16. A 25.4 cm pulley is belt-driven with a net torque of 339 N-m. The ratio of tension in the
tight side of the belt is 4:1. What is the maximum tension in the belt?

Solution:
F1 4
=
F2 1
F max = Sd (b t)
T = (F1 –F2) r
F1 = 4F2
339 =(4F2 – F2)(0.258/2)
F2 = 889.76 N
F1 = 4(889.76)
F1 = 3559.055 N

17. A 500 rpm shaft is fitted with a 30 inches diameter pulley weighing 250 lb. This pulley
delivers 35 hp to a load. The shaft is also fitted with a 24 in pitch diameter gear weighing
200 lb. This gear delivers 25 hp to a load. Assume that the tension of the tight side of
the belt is twice that on the slack side of the belt, determine the concentrated load
produces on the shaft by the pulley and the gear in lb.

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 Solution:

18. An open belt drive connects a 450 mm driving pulley to another driven pulley 1000 mm
in diameter. The belt is 300 mm wide and 10 mm thick. The coefficient of friction of the
belt drive is 0.3 and the mass of the belt is 2.8 kg/m of the belt length. Other data are:
A. Center distance between shaft = 4 meters
B. Maximum allowable tensile stress on the belt = 1,500 kPa
C. Speed of the driving pulley = 900 rpm

Determine the maximum power that can be transmitted in KW.

Solution:

Sw = working stress
14.7 psi
= 1500 kpa x 101.325 kpa =217.52 psi
550hp efθ
bt=
v(S−12p v2 /g)
[efθ−1]
(12ρv2/g) = [12(0.034)(69.57)2/ (32.2)] = 60.836 psi
550hp e0.3(3)
(300/25.4)(10/25.4) =[69.573(217.52−60 836)] [ ]
e0.3(3) −1
Hp =54.7 = 40.8 KW

19. An electric motor running at 1200 rpm drives a punch press shaft at 200 rpm by means
of a 130 mm wide and 8 mm thick belt. When the clutch is engaged the belt slips. To
correct this condition, an idler pulley was installed to increase the angle of contact but
the same belt and pulley were used. The original contact angle on the 200 mm motor
pulley is 160 degrees. The original contact ratio 2.4 and the net tension is 12 N/mm of
the belt width. If an increase in transmission capacity of 20% will prevent slippage
determine the new angle of contact.

Solution:
efθ = f(160)(π/180) = 2.4
f= 0.313
F
F1 - 2.41 = 1.56
F1 = 2.674 KN
T = 1.20 T = 1.20(0.156) = 0.1872 KN-m
(F1- F2) r = T’
(2.674 – F2)(0.100) = 0.1872

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 F2 = 0.802 KN
F1
F2
= ef θ
2.674
0.802
= e0.3135 θ
Θ = 3.841 rad x 180/π = 2200

20. An ammonia compressor is driven by a 20KW. The compressor and the motor RPM are
360 and 1750, respectively. The small sheave has a pitch diameter of 152.4 mm. If the
belt to be use is standard C-120, determine the center distance between sheaves.

SOLUTION:

21. An air compressor is driven by a 7.5 HP electric motor , with a speed of 1750 rpm and a
standard A-60V- belts. The pitch diameter of the small sheave is 110 mm and the larger
sheave is 200 mm. Service factor is 1.2. Determine the arc of contact.

Solution:
b = 4L – 6.28(D + d)
200+110
= 4(60) – 6.28( 25.4
)
b = 163.35 in
200−110 2
163.35+ √(163.35)2 − 32( )
25.4
c=
16
c = 20.34 in
200−110
( )(60)
θ = 180 – 25.4
20.34
θ = 169.550

22. A pulley 610 mm in diameter transmits 40 KW at 500 rpm. The arc of contact between
the belt pulley is 0.35 and the safe working stress of the belt is 2.1 Mpa. Find the
tangential force at the rim of the pulley in Newton.

Solution:
V=πDN
V = π (0.61)(500/60)
V = 15.92 m/sec
40 = (F1 –F2) (15.92)
F1 – F2 = 2.505 KN = 2505 N

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 23. A pulley 610 mm in diameter transmits 40 KW at 500 rpm. The arc of contact between
the belt pulley is 144 degrees, the coefficient of friction between belt and pulley is 0.35
and the safe working stress of the belt is 2.1 Mpa. What is the effective belt pull in
Newton.
Solution:
F1 = 2505 N

24. A reciprocating ammonia compressor is driven by a squirrel cage induction motor rated
15HP at 1750 rpm, across the line starting motor pulley 203.2 mm diameter, compressor
pulley 406.4 mm diameter. find the width of belt.

25. A pulley 610 mm in diameter transmits 37 KW at 600 rpm. The arc of contact between
the belt and pulley is 144 degrees, the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley
is o.35 , and the safe working stress of the belt is 2.1 Mpa . find: A. The tangential force
at the rim of the pulley. B. The effective belt pull. C. The width of the belt used if its
thickness is 6 mm.

26. A nylon- core flat belt has an elastomeric envelop; is 200 mm wide, and transmits 60 KW
at a belt speed of 25 m/s. The belt has a mass of 2 kg/m of the belt length. The belt is
used in crossed configuration to connect a 300 mm diameter driving pulley to a 900 mm
diameter driven pulley at a shaft spacing of 6m. A. Calculate the belt length and the
angles of wrap. B. Compute the belt tensions based on a coefficient of friction of 0.33.
27. The tension ratio for a belt in a pulley with a 200o angle and frictional coefficient of 0.3
is:
Solution:
F1
F2
= e f θ = e (0.3)(200)(π/180) =2.85

BEARINGS:

1. The main bearing of a one cylinder steam are 152 mm diameter by 280 mm long and
support a load of 4400 kg. Find the bearing.

Solution:

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 (4.225)2 – Di2 = 6.125
Di =3.425 in = 87 mm

37. A 76 mm solid steel shaft is to be replaced with a hollow shaft of equal torsional
strength. Find the percentage of weight saved, if the outside of the hollow shaft is
100 mm.

Solution:
16T 16TDo
3 =
πd π(Do4 − Di4 )
16T 16T(100)
3 =
π(76) π(1004 −Di4 )
(100)4 – Di4 = (76)3(100)
Di =86.55 mm
π
mS = ( (76)3 ) L w = 4536.36 w L
4
π
mH = [ (Do2 − Di2 )]L w
4
π
=[ 4 (1002 − 86.552 )] L w = 1970.64 w L
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0
4536.36−1970.64
=56.56%
4536.36
Percentage of weight saved =
 38. A solid steel shaft whose Sy = 300 M pa and Su = 400 Mpa, is used to transmit 300
KW at 800 rpm. Determine its diameter.

Solution

BELTS
PROBLEM SET #6

1. Find the angle of contact on the small pulley for a belt drive a center distance of 72
inches if pulley diameters are 6 in. and 12 in. respectively.

Solution:
12−6
Θ= 180 – 2 sin-1 [ ]
2(72)
Θ =175.220

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2. Determine the belt length of an open belt to connect the 6cm and 12 cm diameter
pulley at a center distance of 72 cm.

Solution:
(12−6)2
4(72)
L =1.57(12+ 6) + 2(72) +

L =172.385 cm

3. A 12 cm pulley turning at 600 rpm is driving a 20 cm pulley by means of belt. If total belt
slip is 5%, determine the speed of driving gear.

Solution:
D1 N1 = D2N2
(12)(600) =20 N2
N2 = 360 rpm
Considering the 5% slip:
N2 =360(1- 0.05)
N2 = 342 rpm

4. The torque transmitted in a belt connected to 300 mm diameter pulley is 4 KN-m. Find
the power driving pulley if belt speed is 20 m/sec.

Solution:
V=πDN
20 = π (0.3) N
N = 21.221 rps
P =2 π T N
P = 2 π (4) (21.221)
P =533.34 KW

5. A 3/8 inch flat belt is 12 inches wide and is used on 24 inches diameter pulley rotating at
600rpm. The specific weight of belt is 0.035 lb/in3 . the angle of contact is 150 degrees. If
0
coefficient of friction is 0.3 and34stress is 300 psi, how much power can it deliver?
Solution:
V=πDN
V = π (24/12) (600)
V = 62.83ft/sec

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ρv2
 ρv
F1 - F2 =b t(S − efθ−1 )
) ( 𝑒 𝑓𝜃
2.68
0.035(62.83)2 π )−1
(0.30)(150)( 180
F1 –F2 = (12)(3/8)(300 − e )
)( 𝑒
(0.30)(150)(
π
180
)
2.68
F1 – F2 = 608.26 lbs
62.83
(F1 −F2 )v (608.26)( )
60
= 33000
33000
Hp =
Hp =69.50

6. A belt connected pulleys has 10 cm diameter and 30 cm diameter. If center distance is

50 cm, determine the angle of contact of smaller pulley.

Solution:
D2 −D1
Θ= 180 ± 2 sin-1[ ]
2C
30−10
Θ= 180 – 2 sin-1[ ]
250)
Θ= 15
157
7ddeg
eg

7. A compressor is driven by an 18 KW motor by means of V-belt. The service factor is 1.4

and the corrected horsepower capacity of V-belt is 3.5. determine number of belts
needed.
Solution:
P = (18 x 1.4) = 25.2 KW
P =25.5/(3.5 x 0.746) = 9 belts

8. A pulley 600 mm in diameter transmits 50 KW at 600 rpm by means of belt. Determine

the effective belt pull.
Solution
50=2 π T (600/60)
T=0.79577
T=F x r
0.795775 = F x 0.3
F= 2.2.65
65 K
KN
N

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9. A pulley have an effective belt pull of 3 KN and an angle of belt contact of 160 degrees.
The working stress of belt is 2 Mpa. Determine the thickness of belt to be used if 350
mm and coefficient of friction is 0.32.
Solution:
F1 F1
S= = = e fθ
bt F2
3
= e (0.32) (160) (π/180)
F2
1.2275
2=
(0.35)t
T =7.24 mm

10. A pulley has a belt pull of 2.5 KN. If 20 Hp motor is used to drive the pulley, determine
the belt speed. 0
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Solution:
 P = (F1 – F2)v
20 x 0.746 = 2.5 V
V = 5.97 m/sec x 3.281ft
V =19.58 ft/sec
11. A belt connects a 10 cm diameter and 30 cm diameter pulleys at a center distance of 50
cm. Determine the angle of contact at the smaller pulley.

Solution:
30−10
Θ= 1800- 2 sin-1[ ]
2(50)
Θ= 15
156.9
6.9
6.93
30

12. An 8 in diameter pulley turning at 600 rpm is belt connected to a 14” diameter pulley. If
there is a 4% slip, find the speed of 14 in pulley.
D1N1 = D2N2
8(600) = 14N2
N2 = 342.86 (1- 0.04)
N2 = 329 rpm

13. A 3/8” thick flat belt is 12” wide and is used on a 24” diameter pulley rotating at 600
rpm. The specific weight of the belt is 0.035 lb/in3 . the angle of contact is 150o .If the
coefficient of friction is 0.3 and the safe stress is 300 psi, how much power can it
deliver?

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 Solution:
ρv2 efθ−1
F1 – F2 =b t [s − 2.68
][ efθ
]
V = π (24/12)(600/60)
V =62.83 ft/sec
e150 x 0.3 x π/180 −1
][
0.035(62.83)2
F1 – F2 = (3/8) (12) [300 − ]
2.68 e150 x 0.3 x π/180
F1 –F2 = 608.26 lbs
(608.26)(62.83 x 60)
Hp = 33000
=69.50 Hp

14. The standard width of a B85 premium quality V-belt = 21/32 inches

15. Determine the width of a 6 ply rubber belt require for a ventilating fan running at 150
rpm driven from a 12 inch pulley on a 70 hp at 800 rpm. The center distance between
pulley is 2 ft and the rated belt tension is 78.0 lb/in width.

Solution:

16. A 25.4 cm pulley is belt-driven with a net torque of 339 N-m. The ratio of tension in the
tight side of the belt is 4:1. What is the maximum tension in the belt?

Solution:
F1 4
=
F2 1
F max = Sd (b t)
T = (F1 –F2) r
F1 = 4F2 0
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339 =(4F2 – F2)(0.258/2)
F = 889.76 N
 F2 889.76 N
F1 = 4(889.76)
F1 = 3559.055 N

17. A 500 rpm shaft is fitted with a 30 inches diameter pulley weighing 250 lb. This pulley
delivers 35 hp to a load. The shaft is also fitted with a 24 in pitch diameter gear weighing
200 lb. This gear delivers 25 hp to a load. Assume that the tension of the tight side of
the belt is twice that on the slack side of the belt, determine the concentrated load
produces on the shaft by the pulley and the gear in lb.

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 Solution:

18. An open belt drive connects a 450 mm driving pulley to another driven pulley 1000 mm
in diameter. The belt is 300 mm wide and 10 mm thick. The coefficient of friction of the
belt drive is 0.3 and the mass of the belt is 2.8 kg/m of the belt length. Other data are:
A. Center distance between shaft = 4 meters
B. Maximum allowable tensile stress on the belt = 1,500 kPa
C. Speed of the driving pulley = 900 rpm

Determine the maximum power that can be transmitted in KW.

Solution:

Sw = working stress
14.7 psi
= 1500 kpa x 101.325 kpa =217.52 psi
550hp efθ
bt= [
v(S−12p v2 /g) efθ−1
]
(12ρv2/g) = [12(0.034)(69.57)2/ (32.2)] = 60.836 psi
550hp e0.3(3)
(300/25.4)(10/25.4) =[69.573(217.52−60 836)] [ ]
e0.3(3) −1
Hp =54.7 = 40.8 KW

19. An electric motor running at 1200 rpm drives a punch press shaft at 200 rpm by means
of a 130 mm wide and 8 mm thick belt. When the clutch is engaged the belt slips. To
correct this condition, an idler pulley was installed to increase the angle of contact but
the same belt and pulley were used. The original contact angle on the 200 mm motor
pulley is 160 degrees. The original contact ratio 2.4 and the net tension is 12 N/mm of
the belt width. If an increase in transmission capacity of 20% will prevent slippage
determine the new angle of contact.

Solution:
efθ = f(160)(π/180) = 2.4
f= 0.313
F
F1 - 2.41 = 1.56
F1 = 2.674 KN
T = 1.20 T = 1.20(0.156) = 0.1872 KN-m
(F1- F2) r = T’
(2.674 – F2)(0.100) = 0.1872

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 F2 = 0.802 KN
F1
F2
= ef θ
2.674
0.802
= e0.3135 θ
Θ = 3.841 rad x 180/π = 2200

20. An ammonia compressor is driven by a 20KW. The compressor and the motor RPM are
360 and 1750, respectively. The 0
34 small sheave has a pitch diameter of 152.4 mm. If the
belt to be use is standard C-120, determine the center distance between sheaves.
 SOLUTION:

21. An air compressor is driven by a 7.5 HP electric motor , with a speed of 1750 rpm and a
standard A-60V- belts. The pitch diameter of the small sheave is 110 mm and the larger
sheave is 200 mm. Service factor is 1.2. Determine the arc of contact.

Solution:
b = 4L – 6.28(D + d)
200+110
= 4(60) – 6.28( 25.4
)
b = 163.35 in
200−110 2
163.35+ √(163.35)2 − 32( )
25.4
c=
16
c = 20.34 in
200−110
( )(60)
θ = 180 – 25.4
20.34
θ = 169.55 0

22. A pulley 610 mm in diameter transmits 40 KW at 500 rpm. The arc of contact between
the belt pulley is 0.35 and the safe working stress of the belt is 2.1 Mpa. Find the
tangential force at the rim of the pulley in Newton.

Solution:
V=πDN
V = π (0.61)(500/60)
V = 15.92 m/sec
40 = (F1 –F2) (15.92)
F1 – F2 = 2.505 KN = 2505 N

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23. A pulley 610 mm in diameter transmits 40 KW at 500 rpm. The arc of contact between
the belt pulley is 144 degrees, the coefficient of friction between belt and pulley is 0.35
and the safe working stress of the belt is 2.1 Mpa. What is the effective belt pull in
Newton.
Solution:
F1 = 2505 N

24. A reciprocating ammonia compressor is driven by a squirrel cage induction motor rated
15HP at 1750 rpm, across the line starting motor pulley 203.2 mm diameter, compressor
pulley 406.4 mm diameter. find the width of belt.

25. A pulley 610 mm in diameter transmits 37 KW at 600 rpm. The arc of contact between
the belt and pulley is 144 degrees, the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley
is o.35 , and the safe working stress of the belt is 2.1 Mpa . find: A. The tangential force
at the rim of the pulley. B. The effective belt pull. C. The width of the belt used if its
thickness is 6 mm.

26. A nylon- core flat belt has an elastomeric envelop; is 200 mm wide, and transmits 60 KW
at a belt speed of 25 m/s. The belt has 0a mass of 2 kg/m of the belt length. The belt is
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used in crossed configuration to connect a 300 mm diameter driving pulley to a 900 mm
diameter driven pulley at a shaft spacing of 6m. A. Calculate the belt length and the
 angles of wrap. B. Compute the belt tensions based on a coefficient of friction of 0.33.
27. The tension ratio for a belt in a pulley with a 200o angle and frictional coefficient of 0.3
is:
Solution:
F1
F2
= e f θ = e (0.3)(200)(π/180) =2.85

BEARINGS:

1. The main bearing of a one cylinder steam are 152 mm diameter by 280 mm long and
support a load of 4400 kg. Find the bearing.

Solution:

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 9.81
4400 x 1000
S = 0.152)(0.28)
(
S =507.10 kPa

2. A bearing 150 m diameter and 300 mm long support s a load of 5000 kg. if coefficient of
friction is 0.18, find the torque to rotate the shaft.
Solution:
F = 5000 x 9.81/ 1000
F = 49 05 KN
T = (49.05)(0.18)(0.150/2)
T = 662 N-m

3. A bearing journal rotates at 460 rpm is use to support a load of 50 KN. It has a diameter
of 20 cm and length of 40 cm. find the friction loss in kw per bearing. Use f = 0.12

Solution:
T = (50)(0.12)(0.20/60)
T = 0.6 N-m
P = 2 π (0.6)(460/60)
P = 14.45 KW

4. A bearing has a per unit load of 550 kpa. The load on bearing is 20 KN and it has a
diameter ratio of 0.0012. if the diametric clearance is 0.120 mm, find the length of
journal.
Solution:
Dc = Cd /D
0.0012 = 0.120/D
D = 100 mm
F
P = LD
20
0.1L
550 =
L = 0.36363 m

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5. A bearing whose shaft rotates at 508 rpm, has a friction loss of 15 kw. The bearing load
is 30 KN and friction of 0.14. Find the bearing diameter.

SOLUTION:
15 = 2 π T (500/60)
34
0
T =0.2865 KN-m
 0.2865 (30)(0.14)d
D=
=13
13
136.
6.
6.42
42 m
mm
m

6. A shaft revolving at 1740 rpm is supported by bearing with a length of 150 mm and
diameter of 64 mm. if the load is high and SAE oil no.20(u = 2.4 x 10-0 reyns) is used and
diametric clearance is 0.136mm, find the power loss due to friction.

Solution:

7. A shaft is supported by in 3 diameter and 4 in long bearing that uses oil with viscosity of
2.5x 10-6 reyns. The bearing has a diametric clearance of 0.008 in. At what speed should
the shaft rotates so that the friction power is limited only by 1 hp.
8. A 76 mm bearing using oil with an absolute viscosity of 0.70 poise running at 500rpm
gives satisfactory operation with a bearing pressure of 14 kg/cm2. The bearing clearance
is 0.127 mm. Determine the unit pressure at which the bearing should operate if the
speed is changed to 600 rpm.
Solution:
μn D
S= p
( )
C d
S1 = S2
0.70 x 500 76 2 0.70 x 600 76 2
14
( ) = p2
( )
0.127 0.127
P2 = 16.8 kg/cm2

9. A 76 mm bearing using oil with an absolute viscosity of 0.70 poise running at 1500 rpm
gives satisfactory operation with a bearing pressure of 14 kg/cm 2. The bearing
clearance is 0.127 mm. if the bearing is given a total clearance of 0.076 mm and speed
to 600 rpm, what change should be made in oil?

Solution:
When the total clearance is change to 0.076:
0.70 x 500 76 2 μ2 0.70 x 600 76 2
14
( 0.127) = 16.8
( 0.076)
μ = 0.251 poise

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10. A journal bearing 50 mm in diameter and 25 mm long supports a radial load of 1500 kg.
if the coefficient of bearing friction is 0.01 and the journal rotates at 900 rpm, find the
horsepower loss in the bearing.

Solution:
F = 1500 x 9.81/1000
F = 14.715 KN
T = 14.715(0.01)(0.005/2)
T = 3.679 x 10-4 KN-m
P = 2 π (3.679 x 10-4)(900/60)
P = 0.03467 KW

11. A bearing 2.085 inches in diameter and 1.762 in long supports a journal running at 1200
rpm. It operates satisfactorily with a diametric clearance of 0.0028 in and a total load of
1,400 lbs. At 160℉ operating temperature of the oil film, the bearing modulus ZN/P
0
was found to be 16.48. Determine34 the bearing stress.
 Solution:
1400
Ρ= = 381.07 psi
(2.085)(1.762)

12. A bearing 2.085 inches in diameter and 1.762 in long supports a journal running at 1200
rpm. It operates satisfactorily with diametric clearance of 0.0028 in and a total radial
load of 1,400 lbs. At 160℉ operating temperature of the oil film, the bearing modulus
ZN/P was found to be 16.48. Determine the viscosity centipoises

Solution:
BM = 16.48
vn
p
BM =
v(1200)
381.07
16.48 =
v = 5.233

13. The main bearings of an engine are 152 mm diameter and 280 mm long and supports a
load of 4400 kg midway between the bearings. Find the bearing pressure in Kpa.

Solution:

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 9.81
4400 x 1000 = 507.10 kPa
S = (0.152)(0.28)

14. A sleeve bearing has an outside diameter of 38.1 mm and length of 50 mm, the wall
thickness is 3/16 inch. The bearing is subjected to a radial load of 450 lb. Determine the
bearing pressure.

Solution:
ro = 1.5/2 = 0.75 in
ri = ro – t = 0.75 – 3/16 = 0.5625 in
Di = 2 ri = 2(0.5625)
Di = 1.125 in
450
P= F/A = 2(1.125) = 200 psi

15. A 2.5° diameter by 2 in long journal bearing is to carry a 5500 lb load at 3600 rpm using
SAE 40 lube oil at 200℉ through a single hole at 25 psi. Compute the bearing pressure.

5500
P=
(2.5)(2)
= 1100 psi

16. A journal bearing with diameter of 76.2 mm is subjected to a load of 4900N while
running at 200 rpm. If its coefficient of friction is 0.02 and L/D= 2.5, find its projected
area in mm2.
Solution:
L/D= 2.5
L =2.5D
L =2.5(76.2)
L = 190.5 mm
0
A = LD 34

A = (190.5) (76.2)
A = 14,516.1 mm

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ROLLER CHAINS:

1. A chain and sprocket has 18 teeth with chain pitch of ½ in. Find the pitch diameter of
sprocket.
Solution:
900 2/3
P=( )
N
900 2/3
0.5 = ( )
N
N =76367.5
V=ptN
V = (0.5) (18) (76367.5)
V =687307.77
687307.77 = π D (76367.5)
D = 2.
2.87
87
8799 in

2. A chain and sprocket has 24 teeth with chain pitch of ½ in. If the sprocket turns at 600
rpm, find the speed of chain.
Solution:
V=ptN
V = (0.5) (24) (600)
V =7200 in/min x ft
12in
V = 601.72 fpm
3. A chain and sprocket has a pitch diameter of 9.56 in and a pitch of ¾ in. How many teeth
are there in sprocket?
Solution:
p
D= 180
sin( T )
3/4
9.56 = 180
sin( T )

T = 40 teeth

4. A chain and sprocket has pitch diameter of 28.654 in and there are 90 teeth available.
Find the pitch of the chain.
Solution:

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 p
28.654 = sin(180 )
90
P =1.00 in

5. A fan requires at least 4.5 hp to deliver 18,000 CFM air running at 320 rpm. For a service
factor of 1.15, find the designed horsepower of the sprocket.
Solution:
P= 4.5hp (1.15)
P =5.175 hp 0
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6. A 20-tooth driving sprocket that rotates at 600 rpm and pitch chain of ½ in drives a
 driven sprocket with a speed of 200 rpm. Find the diameter of the driven sprocket.
Solution:
1/2
D= 180
sin( )
20
D = 3.19622 in
N1D1 =N2D2
(3.19622)(600) = Ds(200)
Ds = 9.55 in

7. A chain with speed 800 fpm has driving sprocket turns at 900 rpm. If the pitch of chain is
¾ in, find the number of teeth of driving sprocket.
Solution:
V=πDN
800 = π D (900)
D =0.2829 ft
3/4
180
sin( )
(0.2829)(12) =
T
T =14 tee
=14 teeth
th

8. Find the standard distance between sprocket having 4 in and 16 in diameter.

Solution:
d
C = D +2
4
C =16 + = 18 in
2

9. An 18 teeth sprocket driving with 98 teeth sprocket at a center distance of 34 pitches.

Find the chain length in pitches.

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 Solution:
T+t (T−t)2
L = 2C + + 40C
2
98+18 (98−18)2
L = 2(34) + 2 + 40(34)
L =131 pitches

10. A sprocket with 8 in diameter and 1 pitch of ¾ in drives another sprocket at standard
center distance of 48 pitches. Find the diameter of larger sprocket.
Solution:
d
(D+2 )
p
C=
(D+8/2)
48 = 3/4
D =32 in

11. A driving sprocket with 12 teeth drives another sprocket with 48 teeth by means of a
chain having a pitch of ½ in. If chain length is 72 in, find the center distance between
sprockets.
Solution:
p
C = 8 (2L − T − t + √(2L − T − t)3 − 0.8(T − t)2 )
1/2
C= 8
[2(72) - 48-12 +√[2(72) − 48 − 12]3 − 0.80(48 − 12)2
C =28.36 in
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12. A certain farm equipment which requires 2200 N-m torque at 500 rpm has diesel engine
to operate at 1500 rpm as its prime mover. A No. 60 roller chain with total length of 60
pitches and a small sprocket of 23 teeth are to be used with operating temperature to
remain constant at 45℃. Determine the number of teeth of larger sprocket.
Solution:
RC60
V = p t N = (6/8)(23)(1500)
V = 431.25
V=πDN
431.25 = π D (500/60)
D = 16.473 in
6/8
180
sin( )
16.473 =
T
T=6
69
9 tee
teeth
th

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13. A pump that operates ahead of 30 m is use to deliver 80 liters per second of water at an
efficiency of 85%. The pump is driven by a diesel engine by means of chain and sprocket
with a service factor of 1.3. If horsepower per strand is 25, find the approximate number
of strands needed.
14. A 3-strand chain and sprocket turns at 600rpm has a service factor of 1.4 If 14 hp/strand
chain is to be used, find the torque can the chain and sprocket be deliver?
Solution:
2π T (600)
33000
(14)(3) =
T= 367.65 ft-lb (1.4)
T= 262.61 ft-lb
15. A certain farm equipment which requires 2200 Newton meter torque at 500 rpm has a
diesel engine to operate at 1500 rpm as its prime mover. A No. 60 roller chain with a
total length of 60 pitches and a small sprocket with 23 teeth are to be used with an
operating temperature to remain at 45 degrees ℃. Determine the no. of teeth of the
larger sprocket.
Solution:
RC60
V = p t N = (6/8)(23)(1500)
V = 431.25
V=πDN
431.25 = π D (500/60)
D = 16.473 in
6/8
16.473 = 180
sin( T )
T=6
69
9 tee
teeth
th

16. A 4 inches diameter shaft is driven at 3600 rpm by a 400HP motor. The shaft drives a 48
inches diameter chin sprocket and having an output efficiency of 85%. The output force
of the driving sprocket and the output of the driven sprocket are:
Solution:
V= π D N= π (4)(3600)
V= 45238.9
P= FV
(400)(33000)=F (45238.9)
F=291.78 lb
0
Ds Ns = Dc Nc 34
4(3600) =48 Nc
Nc =300 rpm
V= π (48) (300)
V=45238.94
0
(291.78)(45238.
34 94)
=340hp
33000
P=
17. In chain of ordinary proportions the term RC 40 means a pitch of _______.
Solution:
𝟒" 𝟏
= 𝟐 in
𝟖
RC40=
18. The chain speed of an RC 80 chain on a 21-tooth sprocket turning at 600 rpm is
_______.
Solution:
8
8
RC80=
P 1
180 = 180 = 6.709
sin( 21 )
D=
sin( )
T
600
V= π (6.709)( )
60
1m
)
39.37
=210.769 in/sec (
V=5.353 m/s
19. What maximum chain number can be used if the small sprocket is to run at 1200 rpm
Solution:
900 900
P=( N )2/3=(
1200
)2/3=0.753 in
RC60
20. A motor transmits 40 hp to an air conditioning apparatus by means of a roller chain. The
motor runs at 720 rpm. The pitch diameter of the sprocket on the motor should not
exceed 6 ¾ in. If the drive calls for a service factor of 1.2 and a chain pitch of 1 in,
determine the number of teeth of the small sprocket.
Solution:
P
D= 180
sin( )
T
3 1
6 =
4 sin(180)
T=21 teeth
21. A 10-hp engine with a speed of 1200 rpm is used to drive a blower with a velocity ratio
of 3:1. The pitch diameter of the driven sprocket is 85 mm and the center distance

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 between the sprocket is 260 mm. Use an RC 40 drive and service factor of 1.2. Find the
number of strands needed.
Solution:
hp
= 0.004(T)1.06(N1)0.9(P)(3-0o.07p)
strand
= 0.004(20.95)1.06(1200)0.9(0.5)(3-0.07)(0.5)
𝐡𝐩
= 14
𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬
22. A silent chain SC 4 is used for a design hp of 12. What chain width is needed if the 21-
tooth driving sprocket runs at 1200 rpm?
23. With a sprocket bore of 2”, the minimum number of sprocket teeth for RC40 is _______.

Solution:

4d
p
Tmin= +6

RC40

4(2) 0
= 4 +6 34
8
 Tmin=1200 rpm

24. A 10-hp engine with a speed of 1200 rpm is used to drive a blower with a velocity ratio
of 3:1. The pitch diameter of the driven sprocket is 85 mm and the center distance
between the sprocket is 260 mm. Use an RC 40 drive and a service factor of 1.2 Find the
number of teeth of the driving sprocket:
Solution:
RC40
4
4 8
8
P= (0.885) 180
sin( T )
(39.37)=

𝐓=𝟐𝟎.𝟗
𝐓=𝟐𝟏 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡

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PROBLEM SET # 4

BOLTS AND POWER SCREW

1. Determine the permissible working stress of a UNC that has a stress area of 0.606
in2 if material used is carbon steel.

Sw = C Ar0.418

For carbon steel, C =5000

Sw = 5000(0.606 in2)0.418

Sw = 4055.49 psi

2. The stress area of UNC bolt is 0.763 in2, if material used is carbon steel, determine
the applied load in the bolt.

Fa = C Ar1.418

For carbon steel, C =5000

Fa = 5000(0.763 in2)1.418

Sw = 3407.138 lbs

3. Compute the working strength of 1.5 in. bolt which is screwed up tightly in packed
joint when the allowance working stress is 13,000 psi.

W = St ( 0.55d2 – 0.25d )

W = 13,000 [0.55(1.5)2 – 0.25(1.5)]

W = 11,212.5 lbs

4. Determine the diameter of bolt needed to tightly packed the joint of bolt working
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strength is 90.76 KN and working
2
W = St ( 0.55d – 0.25d )

20,400.18 = 11,999.378 [0.55(d)2 – 0.25(d)]

d = 2 in.

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5. A 12cm x 16cm air compressor have 5 bolts in cylinder head with yield stress of 440
Mpa. If the bolt stress area is 0.13 in2, determine the maximum pressure inside the
cylinder.

Sy= 440,000 (14.7/101.325)

Sy= 63,834.196 psi

𝑆𝑦 (𝐴)3/2
6
Fe=

63,834.196 (0.13)3/2
6
Fe= = 498.67 lbs

F = 498.67 lbs (5) = 2493.37 lbs

2493.37 𝑙𝑏𝑠
P = F/A = π 12 𝑐𝑚 2 = 671.97 psi
( 4 )( )
2.54 𝑐𝑚

6. The cylinder head of ammonia compressor has core gasket as of 80 cm2 and flange
pressure of 90 kg/cm2. Determine the torque applied on the bolt if the nominal
diameter is 3/5 inch and there are 5 bolts.

Initial tension = 90(80)

= 7200 kg x 2.205 lbs/kg = 15876 lbs

Tension per bolt = 15876 lbs ÷ 5 bolts

= 3172.2 lbs/bolt

Solving for the torque applied per bolt, T

T = 0.2 FiD

T = (0.2)(3175.2)(3/5)

T = 381.034 in-lb

7. The total power to turn the power screw is 50 N-m. If the linear speed of the screw 7
ft/min and lead of 8 mm, find the horsepower input of the power screw.

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V =NL
1 1
V = N ( 8m x 25.4 x )
12

N = 304.8 rpm

Pi = 2𝜋TN

Pi = 2𝜋(0.050)(304.8/60)
1 𝑘𝑤
Pi = 1.5959 kw x = 2.139 Hp
𝑜.746 𝐻𝑝

8. A single square thread power screw 0 lead of 6 mm and mean diameter of 34 mm.
has
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If it is used to lift a load of 26 KN and coefficient of friction of thread is 0.15,
 determine the torque required to turn the screw.

Solving for lead angle;

𝐿 6
𝜋𝐷𝑚 𝜋(34)
Tan x = = = 0.05617

T = torque required
𝑊𝐷𝑚 tan 𝑥+𝑓
T= 2
( )
1−𝑓 tan 𝑥

26(0.034) 0.05617+0.16
T= 2
( )
1−0.15 (0.05617)

T = 0.0919 KN-m = 91.90 N-m

9. An acme thread power screw that has a mean diameter of 25 mm and pitch of 5 mm
is used to lift a load of 5 kg. If friction on thread is 0.1, determine the torque required
to turn the screw.

𝐿 5
Tan x = = 𝜋(25)
= 0.0636
𝜋𝐷𝑚

For ACME thread, 𝜃 = 14.5o

W = 500 x 0.00981 = 4.905 KN

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WDm = 4.905(0.025) = 0.12265 KN-m

0.122 (cos 14.5) (0.0636)+(0.10)

T= [ cos 14.5 − 0.10(0.0636) ]
2
T = 0.01030 KN-m = 10.30 N-m

10. A double square thread power screw has a mean radius of 80 mm and a pitch of 10
mm is used to lift a load of 80 KN. If friction of screw is 0.13 and collar torque is
20% of input torque, determine the input torque.

𝐿
Tan x =
𝜋𝐷𝑚

L =2p
𝑊𝐷𝑚 tan 𝑥+𝑓
T=
2
( )
1−𝑓 tan 𝑥

Dm = 2r

WDm = 80(0.80 x 2) = 12.8 KN-m

12.8 0.03979 𝑥 0.13

( )
2 1−0.13 (0.03979)
T=

T = 1.092 KN-m

Solving for total torque, TT 0

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TT = T + TC
Tc = 0.20TT

TT = T + 0.20TT

0.8TT = 1.092

TT = 1.365373 KN-m

TT =1365.375 N-m

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11. The root diameter of a double thread power screw is 0.55 in. The screw has a pitch
of 0.2 in. Determine the major diameter.

L = 2p = 2(0.2) = 0.4

For square thread;

Do = Di + L/2

Do = 0.55 + (0.4/2)

Do = 0.75 in

12. A power screw consumes 6 hp in raising a 2800 lb weight at the rate of 30 ft/min.
Determine the efficiency of the screw.

Hp = power output

𝑊 𝑥 𝑣𝑒𝑙 30 𝑥 2800
33,000 33,000
Po = = = 2.545 Hp

𝑃𝑜 2.545
6
eff = 𝑃𝑖
x 100% = x 100% = 42.42%

13. A square thread power screw has a pitch diameter of 1.5 and a lead of 1 in.
Neglecting collar friction, determine the coefficient of friction for threads if thread
efficiency is 63.62%.

𝐿 1
𝜋𝐷𝑚 𝜋(1.5)
Tan x = = = 0.2122

Using the formula of eff,

tan 𝑥 (1−𝑓 tan 𝑥)

𝑓 𝐷
tan 𝑥 + 𝑓 + ( 𝑐 𝑐 )(1−𝑓 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥)
eff =
𝐷𝑚

Since collar friction is neglected, 𝑓𝑐 = 0

𝑓𝐷
Then the quantity, ( 𝑐 𝑐 ) (1 − 𝑓 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥) = 0
𝐷 𝑚

0.2022[ 1−𝑓 (0.2122)]

0 2122+𝑓+0
0.6362 =

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0.2122 + 𝑓 = 0.333 – 0.07𝑓
𝑓 = 0.133

14. A square thread power screw has an efficiency

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of 70% when the friction of thread is
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0.10 and collar friction is negligible. Determine the lead angle.
 tan 𝑥 (1 𝑓 tan 𝑥)
eff = 𝑓 𝐷
tan 𝑥 + 𝑓 + ( 𝑐𝐷 𝑐 )(1−𝑓 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥)
𝑚

tan 𝑥[ 1−0.10(tan 𝑥)]

0.70 =
tan 𝑥+0.10+0

0.10 tan2x + 0.07 = tan x – 0.10 tan2x

0.10 tan2x – 0.3 tan x +0.07

−(0.3)±√(0.3)2 −4(0.10)(0.07)
Using quadratic formula; tan x = 2(0.10)

tan x =0.255

x = tan-1 0.255

x = 14.30

15. A 12cm x 16cm air compressor is operating with maximum pressure of 10 kg/cm2.
There are 5 bolts which held the cylinder head to the compressor. What is the
maximum load per bolt in KN?

Load per bolt = ?

𝜋
Tension = [
4
(12)2 ](10 kg/cm2)

Tension = 1130.973 kg x 2.205 lb/kg

Tension = 2493.796 lbs

2493.796 𝑙𝑏𝑠
5 𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠
Tension per bolt = = 498.76 lbs/bolt

1 𝑘𝑔
2.205 𝑙𝑏𝑠
Tension per bolt = 498.76 lbs x x 0.00981 KN/kg

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Tension per bolt = 2.219 KN

16. A double thread screw driven by a motor at400 rpm raises the load of 900 kg at a
speed of 10 m/min. the screw has pitch diameter of 36 mm. determine the lead
angle.

V=NL

10 = 400 L

L = 0.025 m = 25 mm
𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 25
tan x = =
𝜋 𝐷𝑚
= 0.221
𝜋 (36)

x = 12.46°

17. Find the horsepower lost when a collar is loaded with 1000 lb, rotates at 25 rpm and
has a coefficient of friction of 0.15. The outside diameter of the collar is 4 in and the
inside diameter is 2 in.

𝑓𝑐 𝑊 (𝑟𝑜 −𝑟𝑖) 34
0
2
Tc =
 0.15 (1000 𝑙𝑏)(2+1)
2(12)
Tc = = 18.75 ft-lb

2𝜋𝑇𝑁 2𝜋(18.75)(25)
33,000 33,000
P = = = 0.08925 Hp

18. Compute the working strength of 1” bolt which is screwed up tightly in a packed joint
when the allowable working stress is 13,000 psi.

W = St ( 0.55d2 – 0.25d )

W = 13,000 [0.55(1)2 – 0.25(1)]

W = 3900 lbs

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19. What is the working strength of 2” bolt which is screwed up tightly in a packed joint
when the allowable working stress is 12,000 psi.

W = St ( 0.55d2 – 0.25d )

W = 13,000 [0.55(2)2 – 0.25(2)]

W = 20,400 lbs

20. What is the frictional HP acting on the collar loaded with 100 kg weight? The collar
has an outside diameter of 100 mm and an internal diameter of 40 mm. The collar
rotates at 1000 rpm and the coefficient of friction between the collar and the pivot
surface is 0.15.

(𝑟𝑜 −𝑟𝑖 )
T = fWrf = fW[ ]
2

(0.05−0.02)
T = 0.15(1000)(0.0091) [ ]
2

T = 0.00515 KN-m

P = 2𝜋TN

P = 2𝜋(0.000515)(1000/60)
1 𝐻𝑝
P = 0.5393 𝐾𝑊 x
0.746 𝐾𝑊

P = 0.7229 Hp

21. If the pitch of a screw is 2/9, find the thread per inch.

Pitch = 2/9

TPI =?
0
1 34

𝑇𝑃𝐼
Pitch =
2 1
=
9 𝑇𝑃𝐼

TPI = 4.5
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22. An eyebolt is lifting a block weighing 350 lbs. The eye bolt is of SAE 1040 material
with Su=67 ksi and SY= 55 ksi what is the stress area (in inch square) of the bolt if it
is under the unified coarse series thread?

Fc = applied load

𝑆𝑦 𝐴𝑠 3/2
6
Fc =

As = Stress area

2/3
6𝐹𝑐
As = [ ]
𝑆𝑦

2
6 𝑥 350 3
As = [ ] = 0.1134 in2
55,000

23. Compute how many 3/8 inch diameter of set screws required to transmit 3 Hp at a
shaft speed of 1000 rpm. The shaft diameter is 1 inch.

𝐷𝑁𝑑3/2
50
Hp =

1(1000)𝑑3/2
50
3=

d = 0.4383 in

0.4383
3/8
no. of set screws = = 1.7

therefore no. of set screws = 2

24. For a bolted connection, specifications suggested that a high grade material 13mm
bolt be tightened to an initial tension of 55,000 N. What is the appropriate tightening
torque?

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T = 0.2 Fi D

T = 0.2(55,000 N)(0.013)

T = 134 N-m

25. An eye bolt is lifting 500 lbs weight. The Su=70 ksi and SY=58 ksi. What is the stress
area of the bolt?

𝑆𝑦 𝐴𝑠 3/2
6
Fc =

As = Stress area

2/3
6𝐹𝑐
As = [ ]
𝑆𝑦 34
0

2
 6 𝑥 500 3
As = [ ] = 0.13882 in2
58,000

26. Find the Hp required to drive a power screw lifting a load of 4000 lbs. A 2.5 inch
double square thread with two threads per inch is to be used. The frictional radius of
the collar is 2 inches and the coefficients of friction are 0.10 for the threads and 0.15
for the collar. The velocity of the nut is 10 ft/min.

Lead = 2p

Lead = 2(1/2) = 1 in

For square thread:

Dm = Do – 0.5p = 2.5 – 0.5(1/2) = 2.25 in

𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 1
tan x = =
𝜋 𝐷𝑚
= 0.1415
𝜋 (2.28)

x = tan-1 0.1415 = 8.05o

𝑊𝐷𝑚 tan 𝑥+𝑓

2
[ ]
1−𝑓 tan 𝑥
T=

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 (4000)(2.25)
[1−0.10 (0.1415)]
T= 0.145 + 0.10
= 1102.35 in-lb
2
Dc = 2 rc = 2 (2) = 4 in

𝑓𝑐 𝑊 (𝑟𝑜 −𝑟𝑖)
2
Tc =

0.15 (4000 𝑙𝑏)(4)

2
Tc = = 1200 in-lb

TT = T + Tc = 1102.35 + 1200 = 2302.35 in-lb = 191.86 ft-lb

V =L N

10 x 12 = (1)N

N = 120 rpm

2𝜋𝑇𝑁 2𝜋(191.86)(120)
33,000 33,000
P= = = 4.38 Hp

27. The cylinder of a compressor ha core gasket area of 80 cm2 and flange pressure of
90 kg/ cm2. Determine the torque on the bolt if nominal diameter of bolt used is ¾ in
and there are 5 bolts.

Total initial tension = 90(80) = 7200 kg x 2.205 lbs = 15,876 lbs

Initial tension per bolt = 15,876 lbs/5 bolts = 3175.2 lbs

Solving for the initial torque applied per bolt:

T = 0.2 Fi D
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T = 0.2(3175.2 lbs)(¾ in)
T = 476.28 in-lbs

28. A double thread Acme screw driven by a motor at 400 rmp raises the attached load
of 900 kg at a speed of 10 meters per minute. The screw has a pitch diameter of 36
mm. the coefficient of friction is 0.15. The friction torque on the thrust bearing of the
motor is taken as 20% of the total torque input. Determine the motor power required
to operate the screw.

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V=NL

10 = 400 L

L = 0.025 m = 25 mm
𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 25
tan x = = = 0.221
𝜋 𝐷𝑚 𝜋 (36)

x = 12.46°

Torque required to turn the screw, Ts

For ACME thread, 𝜃 = 14.5o

𝑊𝐷𝑚 (cos 14.5) (tan 𝑥)+𝑓

[ ]
2 cos 14.5 − 𝑓 tan 𝑥
Ts =

(900)(0.036) (cos 14.5) (0.221)+(0.15)

[ cos 14.5 − 0.15(0.221) ]
2
Ts =

Ts = 6.31 kg-m

T = Ts + Tc = torque input

T = Ts + 0.20T

T = 6.31 + 0.20(6.31)

T = 7.572 kg-m x (0.00981) = 0.07428 KN-m

Power = 2 𝜋 T N = 2 𝜋 (0.07428 KN-m) (400/60)

Power = 3.11 KW

29. A 12cm x 16cm air compressor has 5 bolts on cylinder head with yield stress of 440
Mpa. If the bolt stress area is 0.15 in2, determine the maximum pressure inside the
cylinder.

Sy = 440,000 x (14.7/101.325)

Sy = 63834.196 psi

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 𝑆𝑦 (𝐴)3/2
Fe= 6

63,834.196 (0.15)3/2
6
Fe =

Fe = 618.07 lbs

F = 618.07 lbs (5) = 3090.36 lbs

P = F/A 0
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3090.36 𝑙𝑏𝑠
P=
 π 12 𝑐𝑚
( 4 )( 2.54 𝑐𝑚)2
P

P = 176.29 psi

30. The root diameter of a double square thread is 0.55 inch. The screw has a pitch of
0.20 inch. Find the outside diameter and the number of threads per inch.

Dm = Di + ½(p) = 0.55 + ½(0.2) = 0.65 in

Do = Dm + (Dm – Di) = 0.65 + (0.65 + 0.55) = 0.76 in

TPI = 1/p = 1/0.2 = 5

31. A single square thread power screw is to raised load of 70 KN. The screw has a
major diameter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6 mm. The coefficient of thread friction and
collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10 respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90 mm
and the screw turns at 60 rpm, find the combined efficiency of screw and collar.

lead = p = 6 mm
𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 6
=
𝜋 𝐷𝑚
tan x = = 0.053
𝜋 (36)

tan 𝑥 (1−𝑓 tan 𝑥)

𝑓 𝐷
tan 𝑥 + 𝑓 + ( 𝑐𝐷 𝑐 )(1−𝑓 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥)
eff =
𝑚

0.053 [1−0.13(0.053)]
eff = 0.10(90)
0.053 +0.13 + [ 36
]+ [1−0.13(0.053)]

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eff =

32. A single thread trapezoidal metric thread has a pitch of 4 mm, and a mean diameter
of 18 mm. It is used as a translation screw in conjunction with collar having an
outside diameter of 37 mm and an inside diameter of 27 mm. Find the required
torque in N-m to raise a load of 400 kg if the coefficient of friction is 0.3 for both
thread and collar.

solving for the collar torque of the screw:

𝑊𝐷𝑚 tan 𝑥+𝑓
Tc =
2
[ 1−𝑓 tan 𝑥]

37 27
(0.3)(400) 0.3(400)( 2 + 2 )
[ ]
2 1−0.10 (0.02274)
Tc =

Tc = 1920 kg-mm

For ACME of trapezoidal thread, 𝜃 = 14.5o

𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 4
tan x = = = 0.0707
𝜋 𝐷𝑚 𝜋 (18)

𝑊𝐷𝑚 (cos 14.5) (tan 𝑥)+𝑓

[ ]
2 cos 14.5 − 𝑓 tan 𝑥
Ts =
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(400)(18) (cos 14.5) (0.0707)+(0.30)
Ts = [ ]
 2 cos 14.5 − 0.30(0.0707)

Ts = 1401 kg-mm

Solving the total torque:

T = Ts + Tc = torque input

T = 1401 kg-mm + 1920 kg-mm

T = 3321 kg-mm x 9.81 N/kg ÷ 1000 mm/m

T = 32.58 N-m

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33. The collar of the capstan has an outside diameter of 8 in and an inside diameter of 6
in. The total load is 2000 lbs. If the coefficient of friction is 0.10 and lead is 0.5 in,
what is the torque required to turn the screw?

L = p = 0.5
𝐷𝑖 + 𝐷𝑜 6+8
Dm = =
2
= 7 in
2

Solving for the lead angle of the screw:

𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 0.5
tan x = = = 0.02274
𝜋 𝐷𝑚 𝜋 (7)

solving for the torque required to turn the screw:

𝑊𝐷𝑚 tan 𝑥+𝑓
T=
2
[1−𝑓 tan 𝑥]

(2000)(7) 0.02274 + 0.10

[1−0.10 (0.02274)]
2
T=

T = 861.138 in-lb

34. Calculate the bolt area in mm2 of each of 20-bolts used to fasten the hemispherical
joints of a 580 mm pressure vessel with an internal pressure of 10 Mpa and a
material strength of 80 Mpa and a bolt strength of 150 Mpa.

35. A double-thread Acme-form power screw of 50 mm major diameter is used. The nut
makes one turn per cm of axial travel. A force of 60 kg is applied at the end of750
mm wrench used on the nut. The mean diameter of the collar is 90 mm. If the
coefficient of friction at the thread and the collar are 0.15 and 0.13, respectively.
Determine the weight being lifted.

W =?

1 turn/cm

1
TPI = 1 𝑖𝑛
(1𝑐𝑚 𝑥 0.3937 𝑐𝑚)
0
1 1 34
𝑇𝑃𝐼 2.54
Pithc = = = 0.3937
L = 2p = 2(0.3937) = 0.7874 in
1 1
Dm = Do - 2
p = 1.968 in - (0.3937)
2
0
Dm = 1.77115 in 34
 𝐿 0.7874
𝜋𝐷𝑚 𝜋(1.77115)
Tan x = =

x = 8.0545

tan 𝑥 (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃−𝑓 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥)

eff = 𝑓 𝐷
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥 cosθ + 𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥+[ 𝑐𝐷 𝑐 ](𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃−𝑓 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥)
𝑚

(tan 8.0545)[cos 14.4−0.15(sin 8.0545)

0.13(3,54)
eff =
(tan 8.0545)(𝑐𝑜𝑠14.4) + 0.15(𝑐𝑜𝑠8.0545)+[ 1.77115 ] [(𝑐𝑜𝑠14.4)−0.15(𝑠𝑖𝑛8.0545)]

eff = 0.276766

𝑊 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑
𝐹(2𝜋𝑟)
eff =

𝑊 (0.7874)
0.276766 = 𝑙𝑏𝑠
(60 𝑘𝑔 𝑥 2.205
𝑘𝑔
)[(2𝜋)(29.527)]

1 𝑘𝑔 𝐾𝑁
W = 8627.3265 x 2.205 𝑙𝑏𝑠 x 0.00981
𝑘𝑔

W = 38.3827 KN

36. Determine the stress area in in2 of a 1-8UNC bolt.

As = ?

1-8 UNC bolt

𝜋
As =
4
[D- 0.9743(P)]2
𝜋
As =
4
[1- 0.9743(0.125)]2

As = 0.6057 in2

37. Determine the stress in psi of a 1-4UNC bolt if applied force is 4000 lb.

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ST = ?

1 – 4 UNC

D = 1, TPI = 4
1 1
𝑇𝑃𝐼 4
Pitch = = = 0.25

𝜋
As =
4
[D- 0.9743(P)]2
𝜋
As =
4
[1- 0.9743(0.25)]2 = 0.4494 in2
𝜋
A = (Dm)2
4

𝜋
0.4494 in2 = (Dm)2
4

Dm = 0.7564 in
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W = St [ 0.55d2 – 0.25d ]

4,000 = St [ 0.55(0.7564)2 – 0.25(0.7564) ]

St = 31,852.8 psi

38. The outside diameter of a collar is 4 in and the inside diameter is 2 in. Find the
horsepower lost when a collar is loaded with 1000 lbs rotates at 25 rpm, and has a
coefficient of friction of 0.15

𝑓𝑐 𝑊 (𝑟𝑜 −𝑟𝑖)
2
Tc =

0.15 (1000 𝑙𝑏)(2+1)

2(12)
Tc = = 18.75 ft-lb

2𝜋𝑇𝑁 2𝜋(18.75)(25)
33,000 33,000
P = = = 0.08925 Hp

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BRAKES

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1. A brake has a difference in band tension of 4 KN. The drum diameter is 1 meter and rotating
at 300 rpm. Determine the power needed to drive the drum.

T = (F1 - F2)r = (4)0.5 =2 KN-m

P = 2𝜋TN

P = 2 𝜋 (2) (300/60)

P = 62.832 KW

2. In a brake, the tension on tight side is thrice the slack side. If coefficient of friction is 0.25, find
the angle of contact of the band.

F1/F2 = ℯ 𝑓∅
𝜋
0.25(∅ 𝑥 )
3/1 = ℯ 180

∅ =251.78 deg.

3. A simple band brake has a 76 cm drum and fitted with a still band 2/5 cm thick lined with a
brake lining having a coefficient of friction of 0.25. The arc of contact is 245 degrees. The
drum is attached to a 60 cm hoisting drum, that sustains a rope load of 820 kg. Find the
tension at the slack side.

Torque = f x r

Torque = 820(60/2) = 24,600 kg-cm = 2,413.26 N-m

𝜋
F1/F2 = ℯ
𝑓∅ = ℯ 𝑓(245 𝑥 )
180 = 2.912

F1 = 2.912 F2

T = (F1 - F2)r

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 F1 - F2 = 6350.7 N

2.912F2 - F2 = 6350.70

F2 = 3321.50 N

4. A steel band has a maximum tensile stress of 55 Mpa and thick of 4 mm, If the tension in tight
side is 6 KN, what width of band should be used?

𝐹1
𝑤𝑡
S=

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 𝑤(0.004)
55,000 =

w = 0.027273 m

w = 27.273 mm

5. A band brake has a straight brake arm of 1.5 m and is placed perpendicular to the diameter
bisecting the angle of contact of 270 degrees which is 200 mm from the end of slack side.

F2 = tension ay slack side

∑ 𝑀o = 0

F1 (L) = F2 (a)

200(1.5) = F2(0.2)

F2 = 1500 N

6. The band of a band brake has 210 degrees of contact with its owndrum.It is found that the
pull on the tight side is 800 lbs and the pull on the slack side is 285 lbs. Determine the
coefficient of friction.

F1/F2 = ℯ 𝑓∅

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 𝑓(210 𝑥 180 )
𝜋
800/285 = ℯ

2.807 = ℯ 3.665𝑓

Taken in both side:

ln2.807 = ln ℯ 3.665𝑓

ln2.807 = 3.665𝑓 (ln ℯ)

𝑓 = 0.281

7. The ratio of band tension in a band brake is 4.If the angle of contact is 260 degrees, determine
the coefficient of friction.

F1/F2 = ℯ 𝑓∅
𝜋
𝑓(260 𝑥 180 )
4=ℯ

f = 0.305

8. A band brake has an angle of contact of 280 degrees and is to sustain a torque of 10,000in-
0 of 14 in diameter. The coefficient of friction is
lb. The band bears against a cast34iron drum
0.30. Find the difference in band tension.
 T = (F1 - F2)r

1,000 = (F1 - F2)(14 in./ 2)

F1 - F2 = 1428 lbs

9. A band brake is installed on a drum rotating at 250 rpm and a diameter of 900 mm. The angle
of contact is 1.5л rad and one end of band brake is fastened to a fix pin while the other end
to the brake arm 150 mm from the fixed pin. The coefficient of friction is 0.25 and the straight
brake arm is 1000 mm long and is placed perpendicular to the diameter bisecting the angle
of contact. Determine the minimum force in Newtons applied at the end of the brake arm
necessary to stop the drum if 60 KW is being absorbed.

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P = 2𝜋TN

60 = 2 𝜋 (T) (250/60)

T = 2.2918 KN-m

F1/F2 = ℯ 𝑓∅
𝜋
0.25(270 𝑥 )
F1/F2 = ℯ 180

F1/F2 = 3.248

F1 = 3.248F2

T = (F1 - F2)r

2.2918 = (F1 - F2)(0.900/2)

F1 - F2 = 5.0929

3.248F2 - F2 = 5.0929

F2 = 1.2465 KN

F1 = 3.248F2 = 3.248(1.2465)

F1 =4.04849 KN

Summation of moments about pivot point = 0

F (L) = F1(a)

F = 4.04849(0.15 m)

F = 0.60727 KN = 607,27 N

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10. A band brake use to fastened to an 900 mm brake drum with tight side is 3 times the slack
side of force. The torque transmitted is 2 KN-m and a steel band with a maximum tensile
stress of 60 Mpa and 3 mm thick will be used. What should be its width in mm?

F1 = 3F2

T = (F1 - F2)r 0
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2 = (F1 - F2)(800/2)
 F1 - F2 = 5 KN

3F2 - F2 = 5

F2 = 2.5 KN

F1 = 3F2 = 3(2.5) = 7.5 KN

S = F/A = F1/bt
7.5
60,000 =
𝑏(0.003)

b = 0.0416666 m

b = 41.67 mm

11. A simple band brake has a 76 cm drum with coefficient of friction of 0.25 and arc of contact of
245˚. The drum sustains a load of 820 kg and rotates at 260 rpm. Find the power absorbed
by the band.

F1/F2 = ℯ 𝑓∅
𝜋
0.25(245 𝑥 180 )
F1/F2 = ℯ = 2.912

F1 = 2.915F2

T = F x r = 8.0442(0.75/2)

T = 3.057 KN-m

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 P = 2𝜋TN

P = 2 𝜋 (3.057)(260/60)

P = 83.2278 KW

12. Determine the internal load expressed in lb-ft2 of a brake that requires 900 in-lb of torque to
stop a shaft operating at 840 rpm in a period of 3.5 seconds.

(𝑤𝑟2 ) 𝑁
308 (𝑡)
T=

T = 900/12 = 75 ft-lb

(𝑤𝑟2 ) (840)
308 (3.5)
75 =

w r2 = 96.25 ft2-lb

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CLUTCH
1. A cone clutch has an angle of 12˚ and coefficient of friction of 0.42. Find the axial force
required if the capacity of the clutch is 8KW at 500 rpm. The mean diameter of the active
sections is 300 mm. Use uniform wear method.

P = 2𝜋TN

8 = 2 𝜋 (T) (500/60)

T = 0.15279 KN-m

𝐹𝑎 𝑓 𝑟𝑓
sin 12
T=

0.3
𝐹𝑎 (0.45)( 2 )
sin 12
0.15279 =

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 Fa = 0.50423 KN

Fa = 504.23 N-m

2. How much torque can a cone clutch transmitted if the angle of conical elements is 10 degrees.
The mean diameter of conical section is 200 mm and an axial force of 600 N is applied.
Consider a coefficient of friction of 0.45.

𝐹𝑎 𝑓 𝑟𝑓
sin 12
T=

0.2
600(0.45)( )
2
sin 10
T=

T = 155.487 N-m

3. A clutch has an outside diameter of 8 in and inside diameter of 4 in. An axial force of 500 lb is
used to hold the two parts together.

T = Fa f r f

1 𝐷3 − 𝑑 3 1 (8)3 − (4)3
rf = [ 2 ] = [(8)2− (4)2 ] = 3.111111
3 𝐷 − 𝑑2 3

T = 500 lbs x 0.4 x 3.111111 in

T = 622.22 in-lb

4. A disc clutch has 6 pairs of contacting friction surfaces. The friction radius is 2 in and the
coefficient of friction is 0.30. An axial force of
0 100 lb acts on the clutch. The shaft speed is 400
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rpm. What is the power transmitted by the clutch?
T = n Fa f r f

T = 6 x 0.3 x 100 lb x 2 in

T = 360 in-lb ÷ 12 in/ft = 30 ft-lb 34 0

 2𝜋𝑇𝑁 2 𝜋 (30 𝑓𝑡−𝑙𝑏 )(400)
33,000
P= =
33,000

P = 2.285 Hp

5. A cone clutch has cone elements at an angle of 12˚. The clutch transmits 25 Hp at a speed of
1200 rpm. The mean diameter of the conical friction section is 16 in and the coefficient of
friction is 0.35. Find the axial force needed to engage the clutch.

2𝜋𝑇𝑁
33,000
P=

2 𝜋 (𝑇)(1200)
33,000
25 =

T = 109.42 ft-lb x 12 in/ft = 1,313.03 in-lb

𝐹𝑎 𝑓 𝑟𝑓
sin 12
T=

0.16 𝑖𝑛
𝐹𝑎 (0.35)( )
2
sin 12
1313.03 =

𝐹𝑎 = 97.5 lbs

6. A band clutch has an angle of contact of 270˚ on a 15 in diameter drum. The rotational speed
of the drum is 250 rpm and the clutch transmits 8 Hp. The band is 1/16 in thick and has a
design stress of 5000 psi. How wide should the band be? Use coefficient of friction to be 0.40.

2𝜋𝑇𝑁
33,000
P=

2 𝜋 (𝑇)(250)
33,000
8=

T = 168.02 ft-lb

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