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Friction Radius of Brake specifies a characteristic radius for a disc clutch/brake. Check FAQs
Rf=2Ro3-Ri33(Ro2-Ri2)
Rf - Friction Radius of Brake?Ro - Brake Pad Outer Radius?Ri - Brake Pad Inner Radius?

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112.963Edit=2125Edit3-100Edit33(125Edit2-100Edit2)
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Friction Radius of Disk Brake Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rf=2Ro3-Ri33(Ro2-Ri2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rf=2125mm3-100mm33(125mm2-100mm2)
Next Step Convert Units
Rf=20.125m3-0.1m33(0.125m2-0.1m2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rf=20.1253-0.133(0.1252-0.12)
Next Step Evaluate
Rf=0.112962962962963m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Rf=112.962962962963mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rf=112.963mm

Friction Radius of Disk Brake Formula Elements

Variables
Friction Radius of Brake
Friction Radius of Brake specifies a characteristic radius for a disc clutch/brake.
Symbol: Rf
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Brake Pad Outer Radius
Brake Pad Outer Radius is defined as the outer radius of the brake pad.
Symbol: Ro
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Brake Pad Inner Radius
Brake Pad Inner Radius is defined as the inner radius of the brake pad.
Symbol: Ri
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Friction Radius of Brake

​Go Friction Radius given Torque Capacity of Disk Brake
Rf=MtμF

Other formulas in Disk Brakes category

​Go Torque Capacity of Disk Brake
Mt=μFRf
​Go Coefficient of Friction given Torque Capacity of Disk Brake
μ=MtFRf
​Go Actuating Force given Torque Capacity of Disk Brake
F=MtμRf
​Go Area of Brake Pad
A=θpRo2-Ri22

How to Evaluate Friction Radius of Disk Brake?

Friction Radius of Disk Brake evaluator uses Friction Radius of Brake = 2*(Brake Pad Outer Radius^3-Brake Pad Inner Radius^3)/(3*(Brake Pad Outer Radius^2-Brake Pad Inner Radius^2)) to evaluate the Friction Radius of Brake, The Friction Radius of Disk Brake formula specifies characteristic radius for disc clutch/brake. Friction Radius of Brake is denoted by Rf symbol.

How to evaluate Friction Radius of Disk Brake using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Friction Radius of Disk Brake, enter Brake Pad Outer Radius (Ro) & Brake Pad Inner Radius (Ri) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Friction Radius of Disk Brake

What is the formula to find Friction Radius of Disk Brake?
The formula of Friction Radius of Disk Brake is expressed as Friction Radius of Brake = 2*(Brake Pad Outer Radius^3-Brake Pad Inner Radius^3)/(3*(Brake Pad Outer Radius^2-Brake Pad Inner Radius^2)). Here is an example- 112963 = 2*(0.125^3-0.1^3)/(3*(0.125^2-0.1^2)).
How to calculate Friction Radius of Disk Brake?
With Brake Pad Outer Radius (Ro) & Brake Pad Inner Radius (Ri) we can find Friction Radius of Disk Brake using the formula - Friction Radius of Brake = 2*(Brake Pad Outer Radius^3-Brake Pad Inner Radius^3)/(3*(Brake Pad Outer Radius^2-Brake Pad Inner Radius^2)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Friction Radius of Brake?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Friction Radius of Brake-
  • Friction Radius of Brake=Torque Absorbed By Brake/(Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Actuating Force on Brake)OpenImg
Can the Friction Radius of Disk Brake be negative?
No, the Friction Radius of Disk Brake, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Friction Radius of Disk Brake?
Friction Radius of Disk Brake is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Friction Radius of Disk Brake can be measured.
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