Prove that the ratio of belt tension is given by the T1/T2 = e^μθ
The mechanism, as shown in Fig., has the dimensions of various links as follows: AB = DE = 150 mm; BC = CD = 450 mm; EF = 375 mm. The crank AB makes an angle of 45° ...Read more
Design a rocker arm for the exhaust valve of a four-stroke engine using the following data: Effective length of each arm = 180 mmAngle between two arms = 135°Diameter of valve head = 75 mmLift of valve = 25 ...Read more
A hydraulic press exerts a total load of 3.5 MN. This load is carried by two steel rods, supporting the upper head of the press. If the safe stress is 85 MPa and E = 210 kN/mm2, find ...Read more
The piston rod of a steam engine is 50 mm in diameter and 600 mm long. The diameter of the piston is 400 mm and the maximum steam pressure is 0.9 N/mm2. Find the compres- sion of the ...Read more
The following data is given forthe cap and bolts of the big end of connecting rod: Engine speed = 1800 rpm Length of connecting rod = 350 mm Length of stroke = 175 mm Mass of reciprocating parts ...Read more
A differential band brake is shown in Figure. The diameter of the drum is 800 mm. The coefficient of friction between the band and the drum is 0.3 and the angle of embrace is 240°. When a force ...Read more