Prelims Design
Prelims Design
Prelims Design
pitch of 2.3622 per cm, the helix angle is at 45 o and has 8 teeth. Compute the
transverse pressure angle in degrees.
A. 22.2o
B. 19.3o
C. 18.9o
D. 20.1o
In a clutch the outside diameter is 8 in and the inside diameter is 4in. An axial force of
400 lb is used to hold the two parts together. If the coefficient of friction of the mating
materials is 0.4, how much torque can the clutch handle?
A. 123.45 in-lb
C. 213.34 in-lb
B. 497.80 in-lb
D. 563.23 in-lb
Not sure
CLUTCH
Find the power capacity under uniform wear of a cone clutch with mean diameter of 250
mm if the conical elements are inclined 8 degrees and the axial fofce is 450 N. The
rotational speed of the driver is 200 rpm and the coefficient of friction is 0.20.
A. 1.683 KW
C. 1.287 KW
B. 2.340 KW
D. 3.234 KW
Find the power capacity under uniform wear of a cne clutch with the following
specification spped = 870 rpm; length of conical elements in contact = 125 mm; major
diameter= 250 mm; minor diameter= 200 mm; coefficient of friction = 0.30; and axial
operating force =500 N.
A. 7.69 KW
C. 9.34 KW
B. 5.23 KW
D. 3.23 KW
Assuming uniform wear, find the power capacity of a single disc clutch with an outside
diameter and inside diameter of 200 mm and 100 mm respectively, a rotational speed of
1160 rpm, a a coefficient of friction of 0.35 and an axial operating force of 800 N.
A. 4.23 KW
C. 6.32 KW
B. 2.55 KW
D. 8.23 KW
Axial force on the clutch in KN. Outside and inside diameter of the clutch are 300 mm
and 240 mm respectively. There are two pairs of mating surface with a coefficient of
friction of 0.30. ( Use uniform wear method ).
A. 2.34 KN
C. 3.25 KN
B. 2.95 KN
D. 4.39 KN
BAND BRAKE
A band brake is installed on a drum rotating at 250 rpm, and a diameter of 900 mm. The
angle of contact is 1.5 pi radians and one end of the brake band is fastened to a fixed
pin while the other end to the brake arm 1500 mm. from the fixed pin The coefficient of
friction is 0.25 and the straight brake arm is 1000 mm. long and is place perpendicular
to the diameter bisecting the angle of contact. Determine the minimum force in newtons
applied at the kilowatts is being absorbed.
A. 37 mm
C.40 mm.
B.39 mm.
D. 38 mm.
The above differential band brake has an angle of contact, angle o, equal to 280
degrees and is to sustain a torque of 7,000 in-lbs. The band has a compressed woven
lining and bears against a cast iron drum of 14 inches diameter. Coefficient of friction is
0.3. Other dimensions are: a = 20, b = 1 , c = 5. Determine the necessary operating
force F in pounds.
A. 11 lbs.
B. 14 lbs.
C. 10 lbs.
D. 12 lbs.
A simple band brake has a 76 cm. drum and fitted with a steel band 2/5 cm. thick lined
with a brake lining having a coefficient of friction of 0.25. The arc of contact is 245 deg.
The drum is attached to a 60 cm. hoisting drum, that sustains a rope load of 820 kg.
The operating force has a moment arm of 1.50 m. and the band is attached 12 cm. from
the pivot point. Find a torque just required to support the load (clockwise)
A. 2,413.26 N-m
B. 3,492.31 N-m.
C. 2,453.29 N-m
D. 1,894.82 N-m
A simple band brake has a 76 cm. drum and fitted with a steel band 2/5 cm. thick lined
with a brake lining having a coefficient of friction of 0.25. The arc of contact is 245 deg.
The drum is attached to a 60 cm. hoisting drum, that sustains a rope load of 820 kg.
The operating force has a moment arm of 1.50 m. and the band is attached 12 cm. from
the pivot point. Find what force ( F ) is required if the direction of rotation is reversed?
A. 679.5 N
B. 659.5 N
C. 783.7 N
D. 773.8 N
A simple band brake has a 76 cm. drum and fitted with a steel band 2/5
cm. thick
lined with a brake lining having a coefficient of friction of 0.25. The arc of contact is 245
deg. The drum is attached to a 60 cm. hoisting drum, that sustains a rope load of 820
kg. The operating force has a moment arm of 1.50 m. and the band is attached 12 cm.
from the pivot point. Find width of a steel band for a tensile stress of 50 Mpa.
A. 52.4 mm.
C. 48.4 mm
B. 43.9 mm.
D. 67.7 mm
A band brake is to absorb 5 Hp at 200 rpm. The maximum pressure of the lining and the
drum is 120 psi. The angle of wrap is 3.6 radians, the width of the band is 3 inches and f
= 0.15. Find the forces at the tight side. the diameter of the drum is at 8 inches.
A. 2680 lbs
C. 3380 lbs
B. 2880lbs
D. 2980 lbs
HELICAL GEAR
A helical gear having a 14 degree normal pressure angle and transverse diametral
pitch of 2.3622 per cm, the helix angle is at 45 o and has 8 teeth. Compute the
transverse pressure angle in degrees.
A. 22.2o
B. 19.3o
C. 18.9o
D. 20.1o
A helical gear having a 14.5 degree normal pressure angle and transverse diametral
pitch of 2. 3622 per cm, the helix angle is at 45 degree and has 8 teeth. Compute the
transverse pressure angle in degrees.
A. 22.2 deg
C. 18.9 deg
B. 19.3 deg
D. 20.9 deg