A large symmetrical drum for drying sand is operated by the geared motor drive shown. If the mass of the sand is 620 kg and an average gear-tooth force of 2.90 kN is supplied by the motor pinion A to the drum gear normal to the contacting surfaces at B, calculate the average offset of the center of mass G of the sand from the vertical centerline. Neglect all friction in the supporting rollers. Assume r = 125 mm, R = 660 mm, 0 = 20°. Detail of contact at B B

A large symmetrical drum for drying sand is operated by the geared motor drive shown. If the mass of the sand is 620 kg and an average gear-tooth force of 2.90 kN is supplied by the motor pinion A to the drum gear normal to the contacting surfaces at B, calculate the average offset of the center of mass G of the sand from the vertical centerline. Neglect all friction in the supporting rollers. Assume r = 125 mm, R = 660 mm, 0 = 20°. Detail of contact at B B

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.72P

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