Radius of The Drum in Brakes and Dynamometers Formulas

Radius of the drum is any of the line segments from its center to its perimeter, and in more modern usage, it is also their length. And is denoted by r_d. Radius of The Drum is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of The Drum is always positive.

Brakes and Dynamometers formulas that make use of Radius of The Drum

fxBraking Torque for Band and Block Brake, Neglecting Thickness of BandGo

fxBraking Torque on Drum for Simple Band Brake, Neglecting Thickness of BandGo

FAQ

What is the Radius of The Drum?

Radius of the drum is any of the line segments from its center to its perimeter, and in more modern usage, it is also their length. Radius of The Drum is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of The Drum is always positive.

Can the Radius of The Drum be negative?

No, the Radius of The Drum, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Radius of The Drum?

Radius of The Drum is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of The Drum can be measured.

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