Determine diameter of hand-wheel or length of handle, assuming that maximum force exerted by a man is 150 lbf. The bolt is 1" OD, 0.9" ID. Coefficient of friction is .15 You need to push down with a force of 6000lbf. This is for a handle of a screw press. Please explain the equation and I will upvote

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Determine diameter of hand-wheel or length of handle, assuming that maximum force exerted by a man is 150 lbf.

The bolt is 1" OD, 0.9" ID. Coefficient of friction is .15

You need to push down with a force of 6000lbf. This is for a handle of a screw press.

Please explain the equation and I will upvote

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