Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point Formula

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Normal Force between Shoe and Drum is defined as the force acting between the drum and shoe arising due to actuating forces and act at an angle. Check FAQs
P=Fr8μfα
P - Normal Force between Shoe and Drum?F - Brake Drum Braking Force?r - Effective Wheel Radius?μf - Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe?α - Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes?

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638.4387Edit=7800Edit0.1Edit80.35Edit25Edit
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Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
P=Fr8μfα
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
P=7800N0.1m80.3525°
Next Step Convert Units
P=7800N0.1m80.350.4363rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
P=78000.180.350.4363
Next Step Evaluate
P=638.438686003038N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
P=638.4387N

Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point Formula Elements

Variables
Normal Force between Shoe and Drum
Normal Force between Shoe and Drum is defined as the force acting between the drum and shoe arising due to actuating forces and act at an angle.
Symbol: P
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Brake Drum Braking Force
Brake Drum Braking Force is defined as the force acting on the brake drum by the brake shoe when the braking is actuated by the driver.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Effective Wheel Radius
Effective Wheel Radius is defined as the radius of the tire when the tire is rotating and moving forward on the ground.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe
Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force.
Symbol: μf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes
Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes is defined as the angle made by the brake linings of leading and trailing brake shoes respectively.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Vehicle Braking Dynamics category

​Go Braking Force on Brake Drum on Level Road
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​Go Braking Torque of Leading Shoe
Tl=Wlmμfknt+(μfk)
​Go Braking Torque of Trailing Shoe
Tt=Wtntμ0knt-μ0k

How to Evaluate Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point?

Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point evaluator uses Normal Force between Shoe and Drum = (Brake Drum Braking Force*Effective Wheel Radius)/(8*Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe*Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes) to evaluate the Normal Force between Shoe and Drum, Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point formula is defined as the force acting on the brake lining of the brake shoes arising due to actuating forces. Normal Force between Shoe and Drum is denoted by P symbol.

How to evaluate Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point, enter Brake Drum Braking Force (F), Effective Wheel Radius (r), Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe (μf) & Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point

What is the formula to find Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point?
The formula of Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point is expressed as Normal Force between Shoe and Drum = (Brake Drum Braking Force*Effective Wheel Radius)/(8*Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe*Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes). Here is an example- 638.4387 = (7800*0.1)/(8*0.35*0.4363323129985).
How to calculate Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point?
With Brake Drum Braking Force (F), Effective Wheel Radius (r), Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe (μf) & Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes (α) we can find Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point using the formula - Normal Force between Shoe and Drum = (Brake Drum Braking Force*Effective Wheel Radius)/(8*Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe*Angle between Linings of Brake Shoes).
Can the Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point be negative?
No, the Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point?
Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Normal Force at Brake Shoe Contact Point can be measured.
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