Relation between tight side and slack side for flat belt

Q.  What is the relation between tight side and slack side for a flat belt?
- Published on 18 Sep 15

a. (Tight side x slack side) = eμβ
b. (Tight side / slack side) = eμβ
c. (Tight side + slack side) = eμβ
d. None of the above

ANSWER: (Tight side / slack side) = eμβ
 

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  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 16 Dec 15
    - The relation between tight side and slack side for a flat belt is given as (Tight side / slack side) = eμβ

    here, β is the angle of contact or lap angle.

    - This relation is used only when the flat belt is about to slip.

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