Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied Formula

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Braking or fixing torque on fixed member is the measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis. Check FAQs
Mf=μNr
Mf - Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member?μ - Coefficient of Friction For Brake?N - Normal Reaction on Brake?r - Radius of Brake Drum?

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609000Edit=0.35Edit5800Edit300Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mf=μNr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mf=0.355800N300mm
Next Step Convert Units
Mf=0.355800N0.3m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mf=0.3558000.3
Next Step Evaluate
Mf=609N*m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Mf=609000N*mm

Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied Formula Elements

Variables
Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member
Braking or fixing torque on fixed member is the measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis.
Symbol: Mf
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction For Brake
Coefficient of Friction For Brake is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of the brake pad in relation to the brake disc or drum in contact with it.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Normal Reaction on Brake
Normal Reaction on Brake is the force exerted by the drum or the disc onto the brake or vice versa.
Symbol: N
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Brake Drum
The Radius of Brake Drum is any of the line segments from the brake drum's center to its circumference.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Block Brake category

​Go Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe
µ'=μ(4sin(θw)2θw+sin(2θw))
​Go Actual Coefficient of Friction given Equivalent Coefficient of Friction
μ=µ'4sin(θw)2θw+sin(2θw)
​Go Coefficient of Friction given Braking Torque
μ=MfNr
​Go Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque
r=MfμN

How to Evaluate Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied?

Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied evaluator uses Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Normal Reaction on Brake*Radius of Brake Drum to evaluate the Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member, The Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied formula is defined as the force exerted by the caliper, multiplied by the effective radius of the system equals the brake torque. Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member is denoted by Mf symbol.

How to evaluate Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied, enter Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ), Normal Reaction on Brake (N) & Radius of Brake Drum (r) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied

What is the formula to find Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied?
The formula of Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied is expressed as Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Normal Reaction on Brake*Radius of Brake Drum. Here is an example- 6.1E+8 = 0.35*5800*0.3.
How to calculate Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied?
With Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ), Normal Reaction on Brake (N) & Radius of Brake Drum (r) we can find Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied using the formula - Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Normal Reaction on Brake*Radius of Brake Drum.
Can the Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied be negative?
No, the Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied, measured in Torque cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied?
Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied is usually measured using the Newton Millimeter[N*mm] for Torque. Newton Meter[N*mm], Newton Centimeter[N*mm], Kilonewton Meter[N*mm] are the few other units in which Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied can be measured.
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