A local utility vehicle production company have considered using in one of its design a multi-disc clutch consisting of a 9 steel disc and 8-bronze discs with effective outside and inside diameter of 220mm and 160mm, respectively. If the shaft turns at 150rpm and an axial force of 600N is applied, find the horsepower capacity, considering a coefficient of friction of 0.25

A local utility vehicle production company have considered using in one of its design a multi-disc clutch consisting of a 9 steel disc and 8-bronze discs with effective outside and inside diameter of 220mm and 160mm, respectively. If the shaft turns at 150rpm and an axial force of 600N is applied, find the horsepower capacity, considering a coefficient of friction of 0.25

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.76P: The clutch described in Prob. 7.75 is to transmit a torque of 120lbft when the total spring force...

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