An automobile single-plate clutch consists of a pair of contacting surfaces. The inner and outer radii of friction plate are 120 mm and 250 mm respectively. The coefficient of friction is 0.25 and the total axial force is 15 kN. Calculate the power transmitting capacity of the clutch at 500 r.p.m. by using (i)Uniform Wear Theory (UWT) and (ii)Uniform Pressure Theory (UPT).

An automobile single-plate clutch consists of a pair of contacting surfaces. The inner and outer radii of friction plate are 120 mm and 250 mm respectively. The coefficient of friction is 0.25 and the total axial force is 15 kN. Calculate the power transmitting capacity of the clutch at 500 r.p.m. by using (i)Uniform Wear Theory (UWT) and (ii)Uniform Pressure Theory (UPT).

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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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