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Force at Fulcrum Pin is the force acting onto the fulcrum pin (the pivot about which a lever turns) used as a joint at a fulcrum point. Check FAQs
Rf=Pe2+Pc2-2PcPecos(θ)
Rf - Force at Fulcrum Pin?Pe - Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve?Pc - Force on Roller Pin?θ - Angle Between Rocker Arms?

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3557.8601Edit=1926Edit2+1925Edit2-21925Edit1926Editcos(135Edit)
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Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rf=Pe2+Pc2-2PcPecos(θ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rf=1926N2+1925N2-21925N1926Ncos(135°)
Next Step Convert Units
Rf=1926N2+1925N2-21925N1926Ncos(2.3562rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rf=19262+19252-219251926cos(2.3562)
Next Step Evaluate
Rf=3557.86010028135N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rf=3557.8601N

Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Force at Fulcrum Pin
Force at Fulcrum Pin is the force acting onto the fulcrum pin (the pivot about which a lever turns) used as a joint at a fulcrum point.
Symbol: Rf
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve
Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve is the total force acting onto the rocker arm of the exhaust valve.
Symbol: Pe
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Force on Roller Pin
Force on Roller Pin is the force acting onto the roller pin ( the pivot about which a lever rolls freely) used as a joint.
Symbol: Pc
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle Between Rocker Arms
Angle Between Rocker Arms is the angle between the two arms of a rocker arm or the contained angle between the rocker arms.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Force at Fulcrum Pin

​Go Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm for Equal Arm Lengths
Rf=Pe2(1-cos(θ))
​Go Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm Considering bearing Pressure
Rf=d1l1Pbf
​Go Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm considering Double Shear Failure of Pin
Rf=τfπd122

Other formulas in Design of Fulcrum Pin category

​Go Angle between Two Arms of Rocker Arm
θ=π-arccos(-Pe2+Pc2-Rf22PePc)
​Go Bearing Pressure at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm
Pbf=Rfd1l1
​Go Diameter of Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm given Bearing Pressure
d1=Rfl1Pbf
​Go Length of Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm given Bearing Pressure
l1=Rfd1Pbf

How to Evaluate Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm?

Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm evaluator uses Force at Fulcrum Pin = sqrt(Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve^2+Force on Roller Pin^2-2*Force on Roller Pin*Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve*cos(Angle Between Rocker Arms)) to evaluate the Force at Fulcrum Pin, The Reaction at fulcrum pin of rocker arm is the reaction force acting onto the fulcrum pin ( the pivot about which a lever turns) used as a joint at a fulcrum point, as a result of force due to exhaust valve reaction and force on the roller pin. Force at Fulcrum Pin is denoted by Rf symbol.

How to evaluate Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm, enter Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve (Pe), Force on Roller Pin (Pc) & Angle Between Rocker Arms (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm

What is the formula to find Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm?
The formula of Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm is expressed as Force at Fulcrum Pin = sqrt(Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve^2+Force on Roller Pin^2-2*Force on Roller Pin*Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve*cos(Angle Between Rocker Arms)). Here is an example- 3557.86 = sqrt(1926^2+1925^2-2*1925*1926*cos(2.3561944901919)).
How to calculate Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm?
With Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve (Pe), Force on Roller Pin (Pc) & Angle Between Rocker Arms (θ) we can find Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm using the formula - Force at Fulcrum Pin = sqrt(Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve^2+Force on Roller Pin^2-2*Force on Roller Pin*Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve*cos(Angle Between Rocker Arms)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Force at Fulcrum Pin?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Force at Fulcrum Pin-
  • Force at Fulcrum Pin=Total Force on Rocker Arm of Exhaust Valve*sqrt(2*(1-cos(Angle Between Rocker Arms)))OpenImg
  • Force at Fulcrum Pin=Diameter of Fulcrum Pin*Length of Fulcrum Pin*Bearing Pressure for Fulcrum PinOpenImg
  • Force at Fulcrum Pin=(Shear Stress in Fulcrum Pin*pi*Diameter of Fulcrum Pin^2)/2OpenImg
Can the Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm be negative?
No, the Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm?
Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Reaction at Fulcrum Pin of Rocker Arm can be measured.
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