Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe Formula

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Equivalent Coefficient of Friction is for a block brake with a long shoe. Check FAQs
µ'=μ(4sin(θw)2θw+sin(2θw))
µ' - Equivalent Coefficient of Friction?μ - Coefficient of Friction For Brake?θw - Semi-Block Angle?

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0.3926Edit=0.35Edit(4sin(0.87Edit)20.87Edit+sin(20.87Edit))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
µ'=μ(4sin(θw)2θw+sin(2θw))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
µ'=0.35(4sin(0.87rad)20.87rad+sin(20.87rad))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
µ'=0.35(4sin(0.87)20.87+sin(20.87))
Next Step Evaluate
µ'=0.392579147604209
LAST Step Rounding Answer
µ'=0.3926

Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe Formula Elements

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Equivalent Coefficient of Friction
Equivalent Coefficient of Friction is for a block brake with a long shoe.
Symbol: µ'
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Semi-Block Angle
Semi-Block Angle is one-half of the total angle of the contacting surface of the block with the drum.
Symbol: θw
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

Other formulas in Block Brake category

​Go Actual Coefficient of Friction given Equivalent Coefficient of Friction
μ=µ'4sin(θw)2θw+sin(2θw)
​Go Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied
Mf=μNr
​Go Coefficient of Friction given Braking Torque
μ=MfNr
​Go Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque
r=MfμN

How to Evaluate Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe?

Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe evaluator uses Equivalent Coefficient of Friction = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*((4*sin(Semi-Block Angle))/(2*Semi-Block Angle+sin(2*Semi-Block Angle))) to evaluate the Equivalent Coefficient of Friction, The Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe formula is defined as the ratio of the frictional force resisting the motion of two surfaces in contact to the normal force pressing the two surfaces together. Equivalent Coefficient of Friction is denoted by µ' symbol.

How to evaluate Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe, enter Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ) & Semi-Block Angle w) and hit the calculate button.

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What is the formula to find Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe?
The formula of Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe is expressed as Equivalent Coefficient of Friction = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*((4*sin(Semi-Block Angle))/(2*Semi-Block Angle+sin(2*Semi-Block Angle))). Here is an example- 0.392579 = 0.35*((4*sin(0.87))/(2*0.87+sin(2*0.87))).
How to calculate Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe?
With Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ) & Semi-Block Angle w) we can find Equivalent Coefficient of Friction in Block Brake with Long Shoe using the formula - Equivalent Coefficient of Friction = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*((4*sin(Semi-Block Angle))/(2*Semi-Block Angle+sin(2*Semi-Block Angle))). This formula also uses Sine function(s).
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