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The Radius of Brake Drum is any of the line segments from the brake drum's center to its circumference. Check FAQs
r=MfμN
r - Radius of Brake Drum?Mf - Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member?μ - Coefficient of Friction For Brake?N - Normal Reaction on Brake?

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300Edit=609000Edit0.35Edit5800Edit
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Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r=MfμN
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r=609000N*mm0.355800N
Next Step Convert Units
r=609N*m0.355800N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r=6090.355800
Next Step Evaluate
r=0.3m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
r=300mm

Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Radius of Brake Drum

​Go Radius of Drum given Distance from Center of Drum to Pivoted Shoe
r=h2θw+sin(2θw)4sin(θw)

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 Braking Torque when Brakes are Applied
Mf=μNr
​Go Coefficient of Friction given Braking Torque
μ=MfNr

How to Evaluate Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque?

Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque evaluator uses Radius of Brake Drum = Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member/(Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Normal Reaction on Brake) to evaluate the Radius of Brake Drum, The Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque formula is defined as radius of drum brake when we are applying Brakes. Radius of Brake Drum is denoted by r symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque, enter Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member (Mf), Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ) & Normal Reaction on Brake (N) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque

What is the formula to find Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque?
The formula of Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque is expressed as Radius of Brake Drum = Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member/(Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Normal Reaction on Brake). Here is an example- 300000 = 609/(0.35*5800).
How to calculate Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque?
With Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member (Mf), Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ) & Normal Reaction on Brake (N) we can find Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque using the formula - Radius of Brake Drum = Braking or Fixing Torque on Fixed Member/(Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Normal Reaction on Brake).
What are the other ways to Calculate Radius of Brake Drum?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Radius of Brake Drum-
  • Radius of Brake Drum=Distance From Center of Drum to Pivot*(2*Semi-Block Angle+sin(2*Semi-Block Angle))/(4*sin(Semi-Block Angle))OpenImg
Can the Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque be negative?
No, the Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque?
Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Radius of Drum Brake given Braking Torque can be measured.
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