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ME2352 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
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1 Design Of Transmission Systems For Flexible Elements 5
1.1 Selection Of V Belts And Pulleys 5
1.2 Selection Of Flat Belts And Pulleys 7
1.3 Wire Ropes And Pulleys 10
1.4 Selection Of Transmission Chains And Sprockets 11
1.5 Solved Problems 12
2 Spur Gears And Parallel Axis Helical Gears 21
2.1 Gear Terminology 21
2.2 Speed Ratios And Number Of Teeth 23
2.3 Force Analysis 23
2.4 Design Procedure For Helical Gear 27
3 Bevel, Worm And Cross Helical Gears 39
3.1 Common Terms Used 39
3.2 Design Procedure For Bevel Gear 40
3.3 Worm Gear 43
3.4 Design Procedure For Worm Gear: 45
4 Design Of Gear Boxes 54
4.1 Standard Progression 54
5 Design Of Cam Clutches And Brakes 65
5.1 Introduction 65
5.2 Types Of Clutches 65
5.3 Material For Friction Surfaces 66
5.4 Design Of A Disc Or Plate Clutch 66
5.5 Brake 68
5.6 Energy Absorbed By A Brake 69
5.7 Heat To Be Dissipated During Braking 70
5.8 SOLVED Problems 72
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SCE Department of Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS
OBJECTIVE:
To gain knowledge on the principles and procedure for the design of power Transmission
components. To understand the standard procedure available for Design of Transmission sip
terms To learn to use standard data and catalogues
UNIT I DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS

Selection of V belts and pulleys selection of Flat belts and pulleys -Wire ropes and pulleys
- Selection of Transmission chains and Sprockets. Design of pulleys and sprockets.
UNIT II SPUR GEARS AND PARALLEL AXIS HELICAL GEARS

Gear Terminology - Speed ratios and number of teeth - Force analysis - Tooth stresses -
Dynamic effects - Fatigue strength - Factor of safety - Gear materials Module and Face
width - power rating calculations based on strength and wear considerations - Parallel axis
Helical Gears Pressure angle in the normal and transverse plane - Equivalent number of
teeth - forces and stresses. Estimating the size of the helical gears.
UNIT III BEVEL, WORM AND CROSS HELICAL GEARS

Straight bevel gear: Tooth terminology, tooth forces and stresses, equivalent number of teeth.
Estimating the dimensions of pair of straight bevel gears. Worm Gear: Merits and demerits
- terminology. Thermal capacity, materials - forces and stresses, efficiency, estimating the
size of the worm gear pair. Cross helical: Terminology - helix angles - Estimating the size of
the pair of cross helical gears.
UNIT IV DESIGN OF GEAR BOXES

Geometric progression - Standard step ratio - Ray diagram, kinematics layout - Design of
sliding mesh gear box - Constant mesh gear box. Design of multi speed gear box.
UNIT V DESIGN OF CAM CLUTCHES AND BRAKES

Cam Design: Types - pressure angle and under cutting base circle determination forces and
surface stresses. Design of plate clutches axial clutches - cone clutches internal expanding
rim clutches - internal and external shoe brakes.
TUTORIALS : 15,
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
NOTE:
( Usage of P.S.G Design Data Book is permitted in the University examination)
TEXT BOOKS:
1.Shigley J.E and Mischke C. R., Mechanical Engineering Design, Sixth Edition, Tata
McGraw - Hill , 2003.
2.Sundararajamoorthy T. V, Shanmugam .N, "Machine Design", Anuradha Publications,
Chennai, 2003.
REFERENCES:
1.Maitra G.M., Prasad L.V., Hand book of Mechanical Design, II Edition, Tata McGraw
-Hill, 1985.
2.Bhandari, V.B., Design of Machine Elements, Tata McGraw - Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., 1994.
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CHAPTER 1
DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS
1. V- BELT
1.1 Selection of V belts and pulleys
Determine your drive requirements. How much power do you need to transmit and at what
speed?
INTRODUCTION:
V- Belts are one type of flexible connectors for transmitting power from one pulley to
another pulley. Whose center distance is approx. 3M.thier cross section is trapezoidal. The
belts are operated on groove pulleys.
MATERIALS USED:
Cord
Fabric
Cotton
Rayon
POWER TRANSMISSION
Belts are the cheapest utility for power transmission between shafts that may not be
axially aligned. Power transmission is achieved by specially designed belts and pulleys. The
demands on a belt drive transmission system are large and this has led to many variations on
the theme. They run smoothly and with little noise, and cushion motor and bearings against
load changes, albeit with less strength than gears or chains. However, improvements in belt
engineering allow use of belts in systems that only formerly allowed chains or gears.
Power transmitted between a belt and a pulley is expressed as the product of

difference of tension and belt velocity
P= (T1 -T2 ) v
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where, T1 and T2 are tensions in the tight side and slack side of the belt respectively. They are
related as:
= /sin ( 2)
TYPES OF V BELT
Generally V belts are classified into various grades based on their power
transmitting capacity as A, B, C, D and E. the cross sectional areas are increased order from
A E
SELECTION OF V BELTS AND PULLEYS
V belts are designed based on

1. Fundamental formula
2. Manufactures catalogues
FUNDAMENTAL FORMULA:
1. Ratio of driving tensions
= /sin ( 2)
Where , are tensions.
2. Power Transmitted by belt
P=(( ) /
MANUFACTURES CATALOGUES
1. At first based on amount of power to be transmitted , select the type of belt

2. Calculate design power
Design power =
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3. Pitch length
( )
= 2 + (D+d)+
4. Note inside length

5. Determine Belt rating
6. Design no of belts =
7. Correct the center Length

8. Also determine parameters of V groove pulleys using Manufactures data
1.2 Selection of Flat belts and pulleys
INTRTODUCTION
Flat Belts are one type of flexible connectors for transmitting power
from one pulley to another pulley. Whose center distance is approx. 5-15m
CHARACTERISTICS OF BELT:
Belt Ultimat Endura Factor Maximum density width thickn Modula

Materia e nce of velocity ess s of
l Strengt limit safety elasticit
h y
leather 20-35 4 8-10 20-40 9.8 20-300 3-7.5 25- 100-
35 350
Rubber 35-45 8 6-10 20-30 12.5- 20-500 2.5-14 30- 80-120
15 40
Cotton 35-40 8 6-10 15-25 7.5-15 30-250 4.5- 25- 30-60
8.5 40
wollen 30 6 8-10 20-30 9-12.5 50-500 2-10 25- ---------
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TYPES OF FLAT BELT DRIVES:
1. Open belt drive

2. Cross belt drive
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3. Quarter turn drive

4. Belt drive with idler pulley
5. Belt drive with many pulleys
DESIGN OF FLAT BELTS
1. Using fundamental formula

2. Using Manufactures catalogues
FUNDAMENTAL FORMULA:
3. Ratio of driving tensions
Where , are tensions.
4. Power Transmitted by belt
P=(( ) /
MANUFACTURES CATALOGUES
1. How much power to be transmitted
2. What may be the power transmitting capacity
For determining the design power and belt rating, we must consider certain factors like
service, arc of contactand so on.
i. Arc of contact
( )
Open belt drive = 180 60
( )
Cross belt drive = 180 + 60
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ii. Load rating

The load ratings have been developed for 180 of arc of contact 10m/s belt
speed per mm width.
iii. Length of belt
( )
Open belt drive = 2 + (D+d)+
( )
Cross belt drive = 2 + (D+d)+
iv. Belt tensions
1. Belt of 3 plies 1.5% of L

2. Belt of 4,5,6 plies 1% of L
3. Belt of 8 plies 0.5% of L
v. Pulley width
Generally the pulleys should be slightly wider than belt width.
POWER TRANSMISSION
Belts are the cheapest utility for power transmission between shafts that may not be
axially aligned. Power transmission is achieved by specially designed belts and pulleys. The
demands on a belt drive transmission system are large and this has led to many variations on
the theme. They run smoothly and with little noise, and cushion motor and bearings against
load changes, albeit with less strength than gears or chains. However, improvements in belt
engineering allow use of belts in systems that only formerly allowed chains or gears. Power
transmitted between a belt and a pulley is expressed as the product of difference of tension
and belt velocity
P = (T1- T2) v
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where, T1 and T2 are tensions in the tight side and slack side of the belt respectively. They are
related as:
DESIGN PROCEDURE
1. From the given conditions like power, type of working conditions, diameters of
pulleys, speed ratio etc, determine maximum power
Desin power = rated power x service factor x arc of contact factor
Select service factor based on nature of load and applications from PSG data book
2. Decide the type of belt
3. Then calculate the belt rating
4. Find the reqired width by design power by belt capacity and adopt the standard
available
5. Determine the length of belt based on type of drive and reduce certain amount length
6. Find out the pulley dimension and draw the arrangement of belt drive.
1.3 Wire ropes and pulleys
SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. Based on the given data like nature of application, duty etc, select the type of rope
2. Estimate the design load by multiplying the dead weight by three times design
factor.
3. Determine the net cross sectional area of the rope by choosing specific strength of
wire.
4. Find out the diameter of rope

5. Select the next standard dia of rope and note down the max breaking strength
6. Compute the load applied at normal working acceleration and starting etc. find out
the actual factor of safety by dividing the breaking strength by above loads
7. For safe design the actual factor of safety should not be less than 5 at any
circumstances
8. Then calculate the drum and pulley dimensions.
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1.4 Selection of Transmission chains and Sprockets
SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. Depending upon the amount amount of power to be transmitted and another

working conditions such as available space, chain speed, position of chain drive
etc
2. Assuming the center distance between the chaun sprockets interms of pitches
3. Calculate the developed load for breaking the chain using expression as
4. For determining pitch, choose suitable chain from PSG Data Book
5. Find out the actual factor of safety
6. Determine the induced stress over the projected area of the chain using the
relation as
= /
7. Find the length of chain and provide allowance for initial sagging.
8. Evaluate the pitch diameter of pinion sprocket ( ) and wheel sprocket ( )
=
180
=
180
9. Draw a neat sketch of chain drive with calculated specifications.
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1.5 SOLVED PROBLEMS
1. Design a V Belt drive to the following specifications
Power transmitted = 75kw
Speed of driving wheel = 1440rpm
Speed of driven wheel = 400rpm
Diameter of driving wheel = 300mm
Center distance = 2500mm
Service = 16hrs/day
Solution
For the given power of 75 kw D type or E type belts are suited. Let us selected D type
belt.
Design power =
Service factor = 1.5 (for heavy duty and 16 hrs/ day with ac motor high torque)
Pitch length
( )
= 2 + (D+d)+
Now = 300 mm
C= 2500mm
The next standard pitch length = 7648mm
Corresponding inside length = 7569mm
Length factor = 1.05

( )
Arc of contact = 180 60
= 161.3
Arc of contact factor = 0.955
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. .
Now design factor = . .
=112.0kw
Power rating for D type belt
. .
= (3.22 4.78 10 )
Belt capacity = 15.96 kw
Number of belts required =
= 112 14.3 = 7.82
Total no of belts = 8
Center distance = +
Where A = ( + )
( + )
B= 8
C = 2712mm
Initial Tension = 0.75%L
Final center distance = 2788 mm
Specification
Type of belt = D7569 50 IS294
Number of belts required = 8
Pitch diameter of small pulley = 1080mm
Center distance = 2788mm
2. Design a Flat belt drive to transmit 25 kw at 720 rpm to an aluminium rolling machine the
speed reduction being 3.0. The distance between the shaft is 3m.Diameter of rolling machine
pulley is 1.2m.
Solution:
Given
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C =3.0m
Diameter of larger pulley .
Diameter of smaller pulley .
Torque Transmitted = 1000
25 1000 602 720 = 331.57
Let are the tensions on tight and slack sides respectively
= 1657.86
Coefficient of friction from PSG data Book
= 0.2
Angle of lap = = 2.86
Using eqn :
= 3810.9 N
From the table width of the pulley = width of belt + 40
= 305+40
` = 345mm
( )
Length of the belt = 2 + (D+d)+
L = 8566.6mm
Specification of the belt drive are
Dia of motor pulley are = 400mm
Dia of rolling machine pulley = 1200mm
Center distance = 30000 mm
Width of belt = 305mm
Width of the belt = 345 mm
Width of pulleys = 345mm
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3.A roller chain is to be used on a paving machine to transmit 30 hp from the 4-cylinder
Diesel engine to a counter-shaft; engine speed 1000 rpm, counter-shaft speed 500 rpm. The
center distance is fixed at 24 in. The cain will be subjected to intermittent overloads of 100
%. (a) Determine the pitch and the number of chains required to transmit this power. (b)
What is the length of the chain required? How much slack must be allowed in order to have a
whole number of pitches? A chain drive with significant slack and subjected to impulsive
loading should have an idler sprocket against the slack strand. If it were possible to change
the speed ratio slightly, it might be possible to have a chain with no appreciable slack. (c)
How much is the bearing pressure between the roller and pin?
Solution:
(a) design hp 230 60 hp intermittent

D2 n1 1000
2
D1 n2 500
D2 2D1
D
C D2 1 24 in
2
D
2 D1 1 24
2
D1max 9.6 in
D2max 2D1max 29.6 19.2 in
D1n1 9.6 1000

vm 2513 fpm
12 12
Table 17.8, use Chain No. 35, Limiting Speed = 2800 fpm
Minimum number of teeth
Assume N1 21
N 2 2 N1 42
[Roller-Bushing Impact]
1.5
100 N ts 0.8
hp K r P
n
Chain No. 35
3
P in
8
Nts 21
n 1000 rpm
K r 29
10021 3
1.5 0.8
hp 29 40.3 hp
1000 8
[Link Plate Fatigue]

hp 0.004 N ts1.08 n 0.9 P 30.07 P
15
3
3 0.07
3
hp 0.00421 1000
8
2.91 hp
1.08 0.9
8
design hp 60
No. of strands = 21
rated hp 2.91
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Use Chain No. 35, P in , 21 strands
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Check for diameter and velocity
P 0.375
D1 2.516 in
180 180
sin sin
Nt 21
D n 2.5161000
vm 1 1 659 fpm
12 12
Therefore, we can use higher size,
Max. pitch
180
9.6 sin
180
P D1 sin 1.43 in
Nt 21
say Chain no. 80
P 1 in
hp 0.004211.08 10000.9 130.071 53.7 hp

A single-strand is underdesign, two strands will give almost twice over design,
Try Chain no. 60
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P in
4
3
3 0.07
0 .9
3 4
hp 0.00421 1.08
1000 23 hp
4
design hp 60
2.61 or 3 strands
rated hp 23
P 0.75
D1 5.0 in
180 180
sin sin
Nt 21
D1n1 5.01000
vm 1309 fpm
12 12
The answer is Chain No. 60, with P = in and 3 chains, limiting velocity is 1800 fpm
N N 2 N 2 N1
2
(b) L 2C 1 pitches
2 40C
24
C 32
3

4
N1 21
N 2 42
16
21 42 42 212
L 232 95.845 pitches 96 pitches
2 4032
Amount of slack

1
h 0.433 S 2 L2 2
L C 24 in
96 95.845 3 in
S 24 in 4 24.058in
2

1
h 0.433 24.058 2 24 2 2 0.7229 in
(c) pb = bearing pressure

Table 17.8, Chain No. 60
C 0.234 in
1
E in
2
J 0.094 in
1
A C E 2 J 0.234 20.094 0.160992 in 2
2
FV
60 hp
33,000
F 1309
60 hp
33,000
F 1512.6 lb
1512.6
F 504.2 lb strand
3
504.2
pb 3131 psi
0.160992
4.In a coal-mine hoist, the weight of the cage and load is 20 kips; the shaft is 400 ft. deep.
The cage is accelerated from rest to 1600 fpm in 6 sec. A single 6 x 19, IPS, 1 -in. rope is
used, wound on an 8-ft. drum. (a) Include the inertia force but take the static view and
compute the factor of safety with and without allowances for the bending load. (b) If
N 1.35 , based on fatigue, what is the expected life? (c) Let the cage be at the bottom of the
shaft and ignore the effect of the ropes weight. A load of 14 kips is gradually applied on the
6-kip cage. How much is the deflection of the cable due to the load and the additional energy
absorbed? (d) For educational purposes and for a load of 0.2Fu , compute the energy that this
400-ft rope can absorb and compare it with that for a 400-ft., 1 -in., as-rolled-1045 steel
rod. Omit the weights of the rope and rod. What is the energy per pound of material in each
case?
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Solution:
(a)
1 min
1600 fpm
v2 v1 60 sec 4.445 fps 2
a
t 6 sec
Wh 20 kips
For 6 x 19 IPS,
w 1.6Dr2 lb ft
400
wL 1.6 Dr2 kips 0.64 Dr kips
2
1000
Ft wL Wh ma
20 0.64Dr2
m
32.2
20 0.64 Dr2
Ft 0.64 D 20
2
r
4.445
32.2
Ft 22.76 0.73 Dr
2
3
Dr 1 in
4
2
3
Ft 22.76 0.731 25 kips
4
F Fb
N u
Ft
Table AT 28, IPS
Fu 42 Dr2 tons
Fu 421.75 129 tons 258 kips
2
with bending load

Fb sb Am
EDw
sb
Ds
EAm Dw
Fb
Ds
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Table At 28, 6 x 19 Wire Rope

Dw 0.067Dr 0.0671.75 0.11725 in
Ds 8 ft 96 in
E 30,000 ksi
Am 0.4 Dr2
Am 0.41.75 1.225 sq in
2
Fb
30,0001.2250.11725 45 kips
96
F Fb 258 45
N u 8.52
Ft 25
without bending load
F 258
N u 10.32
Ft 25
(b) N 1.35 on fatigue

IPS, su 260 ksi
2 NFt
Dr Ds
p su su
1.7596 21.3525
p su 260
p su 0.0015
Fig. 17.30, 6 x 19 IPS
Number of bends to failure = 7 x 105
FL
(c)
Am Er
Am 1.225 sq in
Er 12,000 ksi (6 x 19 IPS)
F 14 kips
L 400 ft 4800 in

144800 4.57 in
1.22512,000
U F 14 4.57 32 in kips
1 1
2 2
(d) F 0.2Fu 0.2258 51.6 kips

FL

Am Er

51.64800 16.85 in
1.22512,000
U F 51.6 16.85 434 in kips
1 1
2 2
19
For 1 in, as-rolled 1045 steel rod

su 96 ksi

Fu su A 96 1.75 230.9 kips
2
4
F 0.2Fu 0.2230.9 46.2 kips
FL

AE

46.24800 3.073 in

1.75 30,000
2

4
U F 46.2 3.073 71 in kips U of wire rope.
1 1
2 2
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CHAPTER 2
SPUR GEARS AND PARALLEL AXIS HELICAL GEARS
2.1 Gear Terminology

The following terms, which will be mostly used in this chapter, should be clearly
understood at this stage.
1. Pitch circle. It is an imaginary circle which by pure rolling action, would give the same
motion as the actual gear
2. Pitch circle diameter. It is the diameter of the pitch circle. The size of the gear is usually
specified by the pitch circle diameter. It is also called as pitch diameter.
3. Pitch point. It is a common point of contact between two pitch circles.
4. Pitch surface. It is the surface of the rolling discs which the meshing gears have replaced
at the pitch circle.
5. Pressure angle or angle of obliquity. It is the angle between the common normal to two
gear teeth at the point of contact and the common tangent at the pitch point. It is usually
denoted by . The standard pressure angles are 1 14 /2 and 20.
6. Addendum. It is the radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the top of the tooth.
7. Dedendum. It is the radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the bottom of the
tooth.
8. Addendum circle. It is the circle drawn through the top of the teeth and is concentric with
the pitch circle.
9. Dedendum circle. It is the circle drawn through the bottom of the teeth. It is also called
root circle.
Note : Root circle diameter = Pitch circle diameter cos , where is the pressure angle.
10. Circular pitch. It is the distance measured on the circumference of the pitch circle from a
point of one tooth to the corresponding point on the next tooth. It is usually denoted by pc.
Mathematically,
Circular pitch, pc = D/T
Where, D = Diameter of the pitch circle, and

T = Number of teeth on the wheel.
A little consideration will show that the two gears will mesh together correctly, if the
two wheels have the same circular pitch.
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Note : If D1 and D2 are the diameters of the two meshing gears having the teeth T1 and T2
respectively; then for them to mesh correctly,
pc = = = =
11.Diametral pitch. It is the ratio of number of teeth to the pitch circle diameter in
millimetres. It denoted by pd. Mathematically,
Diametral pitch,
pd = =
where T = Number of teeth, and

D = Pitch circle diameter.
12. Module. It is the ratio of the pitch circle diameter in millimetres to the number of teeth. It
is usually denoted by m. Mathematically,
Module, m = D / T
Note : The recommended series of modules in Indian Standard are 1, 1.25, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5,
6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40 and 50.
The modules 1.125, 1.375, 1.75, 2.25, 2.75, 3.5, 4.5,5.5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 18, 22, 28, 36 and 45 are
of second choice.
13. Clearance. It is the radial distance from the top of the tooth to the bottom of the tooth, in
a meshing gear. A circle passing through the top of the meshing gear is known as clearance
circle.
14. Total depth. It is the radial distance between the addendum and the dedendum circle of a
gear. It is equal to the sum of the addendum and dedendum.
15. Working depth. It is radial distance from the addendum circle to the clearance circle. It
is equal to the sum of the addendum of the two meshing gears.
16. Tooth thickness. It is the width of the tooth measured along the pitch circle.
17. Tooth space. It is the width of space between the two adjacent teeth measured along the
pitch circle.
18. Backlash. It is the difference between the tooth space and the tooth thickness, as
measured on the pitch circle.
19. Face of the tooth. It is surface of the tooth above the pitch surface.
20. Top land. It is the surface of the top of the tooth.
21. Flank of the tooth. It is the surface of the tooth below the pitch surface.
22. Face width. It is the width of the gear tooth measured parallel to its axis.
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23. Profile. It is the curve formed by the face and flank of the tooth.
24. Fillet radius. It is the radius that connects the root circle to the profile of the tooth.
25. Path of contact. It is the path traced by the point of contact of two teeth from the
beginning to the end of engagement.
26. Length of the path of contact. It is the length of the common normal cut-off by the
addendum circles of the wheel and pinion.
27. Arc of contact. It is the path traced by a point on the pitch circle from the beginning to
the end of engagement of a given pair of teeth. The arc of contact consists of two parts, i.e.
(a) Arc of approach. It is the portion of the path of contact from the beginning of the
engagement
to the pitch point.
(b) Arc of recess. It is the portion of the path of contact from the pitch point to the end of the
engagement of a pair of teeth.
Note: The ratio of the length of arc of contact to the circular pitch is known as contact ratio
i.e. number of pairs of teeth in contact.
2.2 Speed ratios and number of teeth

It is the ratio of speed of driving gear to the speed of the driven gear.
i= =
where, NA and NB = speed of the driver and driven respectively, and

ZA and ZB = Number of teeth on driver and driven respectively.
2.3 Force analysis

1. Tangential component:
The tangential component Ft is a useful component. Because it transmit power. Using
the value of Ft , the magnitude of torque and transmitted power can be determined.
Transmitted power Wt = Ft
2. Radial component:
The radial component Fr is a separating force which is always directed towards the
centre of the gear. Fr does not really a useful component. It is also called as transverse force
or bending force.
Let P = Power transmitted (W)

Mt = Torque transmitted (N-m)
N1 and N2 = Speed of pinion and gear respectively
d1 and d2 = Pitch circle diameters of pinion and gear respectively
= Pressure angle.
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The torque transmitted by gear

Mt =
DESIGN PROCEDURE FOR SPUR GEAR:
1. Calculation of gear ratio (i):
i= =

2. Selection of material
Consulting Table 5.3, knowing the gear ratio i, choose the suitable material.
3. If not given, assume gear life (say 20000 hrs)
4. Calculation of initial design torque:

[Mt] = Mt . K. Kd
where, [Mt] = transmission torque

K = Load factor, Table 5.11
Kd = Dynamic load factor, Table 5.12
Assume K. Kd = 1.3 ( if not given)
5. Calculation of Eeq, [ b] and [ c]:
From table 5.20 Calculate Eeq
From table 5.16 Calculate Design bending stress [b]
Calculate Design contact stress [ c] by
[c] = CB . HB. Kcl (or)
[c] = CR . HRC. Kcl
where, CB CR = Coefficient of surface hardness from table 5.18
HB HRC = Hardness number
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6. Calculation if centre distance (a):
. [ ]
a (i + 1) [ ]

= b/a from table 5.21
7. Select number of teeth on gear and pinion:

On pinion, Z1 = Assume 18
On gear, Z2 = i X Z1
8. Calculation of module:
m=
( )
Choose standard module from table 5.8
9. Revision of centre distance (m):
( )
a=
10. Calculate b, d1, v and p :
Calculate face width, b = . a
Calculate pitch dia, d = m.z1
Calculate pitch line velocity, v = (d1N1)/60
Calculate value of p = b/d1
11. Selection of quality of gear:

Knowing the pitch line velocity and consulting table 5.22, select a suitable quality
of gear.
12. Revision of design torque [Mt]:

Revise K:
Using the calculated value of p revise the K value by using table 5.11
Revise Kd:
Using the selected quality if gear and pitch line velocity, revise the Kd
value
[Mt] = Mt . K. Kd
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13. Check for bending:

Calculate induced bending stress,
( )
b = [ ]
. .
Compare b and [b].

If b [b], then design is safe.
14. Check for wear strength:

Calculate induced contact stress,
( ) ( )
c = 0.74 [ ]
Compare c and [c].
If c [c], then design is safe.
15. If the design is not satisfactory (b > [b] and / or c > [c] ), then increase the
module of face width value of the gear material.
16. Check for gear:

a. Check for bending:
Using b1.y1 and b1.y1,
.
b2 =
Compare b2 and [b2].

If b2 [b2], then design is safe.
b. Check for wear strength:

Calculate induced contact stress will be same for pinion and gear,
So,
c2 = c
Compare c and [c]

If c [c], then design is safe
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DESIGN PROCEDURE FOR HELICAL GEAR:
1. Calculation of gear ratio (i):
i= =


[Mt] = Mt . K. Kd

From table 5.16 Calculate Design bending stress [b]
[c] = CR . HRC. Kcl
CB CR = Coefficient of surface hardness from table 5.18
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6. Calculation if centre distance (a):
. [ ]
a (i + 1) [ ]

= b/a from table 5.21

m= cos
( )
9. Revision of centre distance (m):
( )
a=
10. Calculate b, d1, v and p :
Calculate face width, b = . a
Calculate pitch dia, d = (mn.z1)/ cos
Calculate pitch line velocity, v = (d1N1)/60
Calculate value of p = b/d1

Knowing the pitch line velocity and acosulting table 5.22, select a suitable quality
of gear.

Revise K:
Using the calculated value of p revise the K value by using table 5.11
Revise Kd:
value
[Mt] = Mt . K. Kd
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. ( )
b = [ ]
. .
Compare b and [b].


( ) ( )
c = 0.7 [ ]
Compare c and [c].
16. Check for gear:

c. Check for bending:
.
b2 =

d. Check for wear strength:

So,
c2 = c
Compare c and [c]

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SOLVED PROBLEMS
1. The following particulars of a single reduction spur gear are given :

Gear ratio = 10 : 1; Distance between centres = 660 mm
approximately; Pinion transmits 500 kW at 1800 r.p.m.; Involute
teeth of standard proportions (addendum = m) with pressure angle of
22.5; Permissible normal pressure between teeth = 175 N per mm of
width. Find :
1. The nearest standard module if no interference is to occur;
2. The number of teeth on each wheel;
3. The necessary width of the pinion; and
4. The load on the bearings of the wheels due to power

transmitted.
Solution : Given :
G = TG / TP = DG / DP = 10 ;
L = 660 mm ;
P = 500 kW = 500 103 W;
NP = 1800 r.p.m. ; = 22.5 ;
WN = 175 N/mm width
1. Nearest standard module if no interference is to occur
Let m = Required module,
TP = Number of teeth on the pinion,
TG = Number of teeth on the gear,
DP = Pitch circle diameter of the pinion, and
DG = Pitch circle diameter of the gear.
We know that minimum number of teeth on the pinion in order to avoid interference,
.
TP =
. (( ) )
30

=
. (( . ) )
TG =140
we already know that,
L = (DG / 2) + (Dp / 2)
= 5.5 Dp
We also know that
DP = m . TP
m = DP / TP = 120 / 14
= 8.6 mm
Since the nearest standard value of the module is 8 mm, therefore we shall take
m = 8 mm Ans.
2. Number of teeth on each wheel
We know that number of teeth on the pinion,
TP = DP / m = 120 / 8 = 15 Ans.
and number of teeth on the gear,
TG = G TP = 10 15 = 150 Ans.
3. Necessary width of the pinion
We know that the torque acting on the pinion,
T = 60P/(2N)
= 2652 N-m
Tangential load, WT = T/(DP/2)
= 2652 / (20.12 / 2)
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T = 44200 N
WN = Wt/cos
= 44200 / cos 22.5
W = 47 840 N
Since the normal pressure between teeth is 175 N per mm of width, therefore necessary width
of
the pinion,
b = 47840 / 175
=273.4 mm Ans.
4. Load on the bearings of the wheels
We know that the radial load on the bearings due to the power transmitted,
WR = WN . sin
= 47 840 sin 22.5
= 18 308 N
= 18.308 kN An
2. A bronze spur pinion rotating at 600 r.p.m. drives a cast iron spur
gear at a transmission ratio of 4 : 1. The allowable static stresses for
the bronze pinion and cast iron gear are 84 MPa and 105 MPa
respectively. The pinion has 16 standard 20 full depth involute teeth
of module 8 mm. The face width of both the gears is 90 mm. Find the
power that can be transmitted from the standpoint of strength.
Solution.
Given :
NP = 600 r.p.m. ;
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V.R. = TG / TP = 4 ;
OP = 84 MPa = 84 N / mm2 ;
OG = 105 MPa = 105 N/mm2 ;
TP = 16 ;
m = 8 mm ;
b = 90 mm
We know that pitch circle diameter of the pinion,
DP = m.TP = 8 16 = 128 mm = 0.128 m
Pitch line velocity,
v = DN/60
= 4.02 m/s
We know that for 20 full depth involute teeth, tooth form factor for the pinion,
yP = 0.154 (.912/ Tp)
= 0.097
and tooth form factor for the gear
yG = 0.154 (.912/ TG)
= 0.14
OP yP = 84 0.097 = 8.148
and OG yG = 105 0.14 = 14.7
Since (OP yP) is less than (OG yG), therefore the pinion is weaker. Now using the
Lewis equation for the pinion, we have tangential load on the tooth (or beam strength of the
tooth),
WT = wP.b. m.yP
= (OP Cv) b. m.yP (Q WP = OP.Cv)
= 84 0.427 90 8 0.097 = 7870 N
Power that can be transmitted = WT v
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= 7870 4.02
= 31 640 W
= 31.64 kW Ans.
3. A pair of helical gears are to transmit 15 kW. The teeth are 20 stub
in diametral plane and have a helix angle of 45. The pinion runs at
10 000 r.p.m. and has 80 mm pitch diameter. The gear has 320 mm
pitch diameter. If the gears are made of cast steel having allowable
static strength of 100 MPa; determine a suitable module and face
width from static strength considerations and check the gears for
wear, given es = 618 MPa.
Solution.
Given :
P = 15 kW = 15 103 W;
= 20 ;
= 45 ;
NP = 10 000 r.p.m. ;
DP = 80 mm = 0.08 m ;
DG = 320 mm = 0.32 m ;
OP = OG = 100 MPa = 100 N/mm2 ;
es = 618 MPa = 618 N/mm2
Module and face width
Let m = Module in mm, and
b = Face width in mm.
Since both the pinion and gear are made of the same material (i.e. cast steel), therefore
the pinion is weaker. Thus the design will be based upon the pinion.
We know that the torque transmitted by the pinion,
T = (60P) / (2N)
= 14.32 N-m.
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Tangential tooth load on the pinion,
WT = T / (Dp/2)
We know that number of teeth on the pinion,
TP = DP / m = 80 / m
and formative or equivalent number of teeth for the pinion,
TE = TP / cos3
= 226.4 / m
peripheral velocity,
v = ( Dp Np) / 60
= 42 m/s
Velocity factor, Cv = 0.75 / (0.75 + )
= 0.104
Since the maximum face width (b) for helical gears may be taken as 12.5 m to 20 m, where m
is the module, therefore let us take
b = 12.5 m
We know that the tangential tooth load (WT),
358 = (OP . Cv) b. m.y'P
= (100 0.104) 12.5 m m (0.175 0.0037 m)
= 409 m2 (0.175 0.0037 m)
= 72 m2 1.5 m3
Solving this expression by hit and trial method, we find that
m = 2.3 say 2.5 mm Ans.
and face width, b = 12.5 m = 12.5 2.5 = 31.25 say 32 mm Ans.
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Checking the gears for wear
We know that velocity ratio,
V.R. = DG / DP
= 320 / 80
=4
We know that the maximum or limiting load for wear,
Ww = (D bQK) / cos2
= 5554 N
A helical cast steel gear with 30 helix angle has to transmit 35 kW at 1500
r.p.m. If the gear has 24 teeth, determine the necessary module, pitch
diameter and face width for 20 full depth teeth. The static stress for cast
steel may be taken as 56 MPa. The width of face may be taken as 3 times
the normal pitch. What would be the end thrust on the gear? The tooth
factor for 20 full depth involute gear may be taken as 0.154 0.912/T
where TE represents the equivalent number of teeth.
Solution.
Given :
= 30 ;
P = 35 kW = 35 103 W ;
N = 1500 r.p.m. ;
TG = 24 ;
= 20 ;
o = 56 MPa = 56 N/mm2 ;
b = 3 Normal pitch = 3 pN
Module
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Let m = Module in mm, and
DG = Pitch circle diameter of the gear in mm.
We know that torque transmitted by the gear,
T = (60P) / (2N)
= 223x103 N-mm.
Formative or equivalent number of teeth,
TE = TP / cos3
= 37.
Tooth factor, y' = 0.154 0.912/T
= 0.129
Tangential tooth load on the pinion,
WT = T / (Dp/2)
= 18600 / m
peripheral velocity,
v = ( Dp Np) / 60
= 1.885m m/s
Velocity factor, Cv = 0.75 / (0.75 + v )
= 0.75 / (0.75 + 1.885m )
We know that tangential tooth load,
WT = (o Cv) b. m.y' = (o Cv) 3pN m y' ... (Q b = 3 pN)
= (o Cv) 3 pc cos m y' ... (Q pN = pc cos

)
= (o Cv) 3 m cos m y' ... (Q pc = m)
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Solving this equation by hit and trial method, we find that
m = 5.5 say 6 mm Ans
Pitch diameter of the gear
We know that the pitch diameter of the gear,
DG = m TG = 6 24 = 144 mm Ans.
Face width
It is given that the face width,
b = 3 pN = 3 pc
cos = 3 m cos
= 3 6 cos 30
= 48.98 say 50 mm Ans.
End thrust on the gear
We know that end thrust or axial load on the gear,
WA = Wr tan
= 1790 N
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CHAPTER 3
BEVEL, WORM AND CROSS HELICAL GEARS
Common terms used:

1. Pitch cone. It is a cone containing the pitch elements of the teeth.
2. Cone centre. It is the apex of the pitch cone. It may be defined as that point where the axes
of two mating gears intersect each other.
3. Pitch angle. It is the angle made by the pitch line with the axis of the shaft. It is denoted by
P.
4. Cone distance. It is the length of the pitch cone element. It is also called as a pitch cone
radius. It is denoted by OP. Mathematically, cone distance or pitch cone radius,
/ /
OP = = =
5. Addendum angle. It is the angle subtended by the addendum of the tooth at the cone
centre. It is denoted by Mathematically, addendum angle,
= tan1 (a/OP)
where a = Addendum, and OP = Cone distance.
6. Dedendum angle. It is the angle subtended by the dedendum of the tooth at the cone
centre. It is denoted by . Mathematically, dedendum angle,
= tan1 (d/OP)
where d = Dedendum, and OP = Cone distance.
7. Face angle. It is the angle subtended by the face of the tooth at the cone centre. It is
denoted by . The face angle is equal to the pitch angle plus addendum angle.
8. Root angle. It is the angle subtended by the root of the tooth at the cone centre. It is
denoted by R. It is equal to the pitch angle minus dedendum angle.
9. Back (or normal) cone. It is an imaginary cone, perpendicular to the pitch cone at the end
of the tooth.
10. Back cone distance. It is the length of the back cone. It is denoted by RB. It is also
called back cone radius.
11. Backing. It is the distance of the pitch point (P) from the back of the boss, parallel to the
pitch point of the gear. It is denoted by B.
12. Crown height. It is the distance of the crown point (C) from the cone centre (O), parallel
to the axis of the gear. It is denoted by HC.
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13. Mounting height. It is the distance of the back of the boss from the cone centre. It is
denoted by HM.
14. Pitch diameter. It is the diameter of the largest pitch circle.
15. Outside or addendum cone diameter. It is the maximum diameter of the teeth of the
gear. It is equal to the diameter of the blank from which the gear can be cut. Mathematically,
outside diameter,
DO = DP + 2 a cos P
where DP = Pitch circle diameter,
a = Addendum, and
P = Pitch angle.
16. Inside or dedendum cone diameter. The inside or the dedendum cone diameter is given
by
Dd = DP 2d cos P
where Dd = Inside diameter, and
d = Dedendum.
Design procedure for Bevel Gear

17. Calculation of gear ratio (i) and pitch angle:
i= =



[Mt] = Mt . K. Kd

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Calculate Design bending stress [ b]
[b] = (1.4 Kbl/n.K) -1, for one rotation
[b] = (Kbl/n.K) -1, for both rotation
[c] = CR . HRC. Kcl
where, CB CR = Coefficient of surface hardness from table 5.18
22. Calculation if cone distance (a):
. [ ]
R y ( + 1) 3 [

. ) [ ]
y= R/b from table 5.21

m=
( )
25. Revision of cone distance (m):
R = 0.5mt 1 + 2
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26. Calculate b, d1av, v and y :
Calculate face width, b = R/ y
Calculate pitch dia, d1av = mav.z1
Calculate pitch line velocity, v = (d1avN1)/60
Calculate value of p = b /d1av

Knowing the pitch line velocity and acosulting table 5.22, select a suitable quality
of gear.

Revise K:
Using the calculated value of y revise the K value by using table 5.11
Revise Kd:
value.
[Mt] = Mt . K. Kd

( )
b = [ ]
( . ) . . .
Compare b and [b].


. ( )
c = [ ]
( . )
Compare c and [c].
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32. Check for gear:

e. Check for bending:
.
b2 =

f. Check for wear strength:

So,
c2 = c
Compare c and [c]

WORM GEAR
Common terms used :

The following terms, in connection with the worm gearing, are important from the
subject point of view :
1. Axial pitch. It is also known as linear pitch of a worm. It is the distance measured axially
(i.e. parallel to the axis of worm) from a point on one thread to the corresponding point on the
adjacent thread on the worm, as shown in Fig. 31.3. It may be noted that the axial pitch (pa)
of a worm is equal to the circular pitch ( pc ) of the mating worm gear, when the shafts are at
right angles.
2. Lead. It is the linear distance through which a point on a thread moves ahead in one
revolution of the worm. For single start threads, lead is equal to the axial pitch, but for
multiple start threads, lead is equal to the product of axial pitch and number of starts.
Mathematically,
Lead, l = pa . n
where pa = Axial pitch ; and
n = Number of starts.
3. Lead angle. It is the angle between the tangent to the thread helix on the pitch cylinder and
the plane normal to the axis of the worm. It is denoted by .
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A little consideration will show that if one complete turn of a worm thread be imagined to be
unwound from the body of the worm, it will form an inclined plane whose base is equal to the
pitch circumference of the worm and altitude equal to lead of the worm.
tan = Lead of the worm / Pitch circumference of the worm

.
=
where m = Module, and
DW = Pitch circle diameter of worm.
The lead angle () may vary from 9 to 45. It has been shown by F.A. Halsey that a lead
angle less than 9 results in rapid wear and the safe value of is 12.
4. Tooth pressure angle. It is measured in a plane containing the axis of the worm and is
equal to one-half the thread profile angle as shown in Fig. Normal pitch. It is the distance
measured along the normal to the threads between two corresponding points on two adjacent
threads of the worm.
Mathematically,
Normal pitch, pN = pa.cos
Note. The term normal pitch is used for a worm having single start threads. In case of a worm
having multiple start threads, the term normal lead (l N) is used, such that
lN = l . cos
6. Helix angle. It is the angle between the tangent to the thread helix on the pitch cylinder
and the axis of the worm. It is denoted by W,. The worm helix angle is the complement of
worm lead angle, i.e.
W + = 90
It may be noted that the helix angle on the worm is generally quite large and that on the worm
gear is very small. Thus, it is usual to specify the lead angle () on the worm and helix angle
(G) on the worm gear. These two angles are equal for a 90 shaft angle.
7. Velocity ratio. It is the ratio of the speed of worm (NW) in r.p.m. to the speed of the worm
gear (NG) in r.p.m. Mathematically, velocity ratio,
V.R. = Nw / NG
Let l = Lead of the worm, and
DG = Pitch circle diameter of the worm gear.
We know that linear velocity of the worm,
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vW = l . NW/60
where n = Number of starts of the worm.
DESIGN PROCEDURE FOR WORM GEAR:
1. Selection of the material:
2. Calculation of teeth:
Assume Z1 depending upon the number of stat.

Z2 = i X Z1
3. Calculation of diameter factor and lead angle
q = d1/mx
If not given assume q= 11
= tan-1 (z1/q)
4. Calculation of Tangential load:
Ft = (p/v) x K0
5. Calculation of Dynamic load:
Fd = Ft / cv
6. Calculation of Beam strength:
Fs = mx b [b] y
7. Calculation of Axial load:

Calculate axial load by equating Fd and Fs
8. Calculate b, d2, v.
9. Recalculation of beam strength
Fs = mx b [b] y1
10. Recalculation of dynamic load
Fd = Ft / cv
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11. Check for beam strength:

If Fd Fd, design is satisfactory.
12. Calculation for maximum wear load:
Fw = d2. b . Kw
If Fd Fw, design is satisfactory.
14. Calculate power loss and area:
15. Calculate basic dimensions.
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SOLVED PROBLEMS
1. For continuous duty in a speed reducer, two helical gears are to be rated at 7.4 hp at a
pinion speed of 1750 rpm; mw 2.75 ; the helix angle 15o ; 20o F.D. teeth in the normal
plane; let N p 21 teeth, and keep b 2 D p . Determine the pitch, face, N g , and the
material and heat treatment. Use through-hardened teeth with a maximum of 250 BHM
(teeth may be cut after heat treatment).
Solution:
15o
n 20 o
Dp n p
vm
12
Np 21
Dp
Pd Pd
n p 1750 rpm
21
1750
vm d
P 9621

12 Pd
33,000hp 33,0007.4
Ft 25.38Pd
vm 9621

Pd
b 2Dp
21 42
b 2
Pd Pd
Fd Ft

0.05vm Ft Cb cos2 cos
lb

1
0.05vm Ft Cb cos
2 2
Table AT 25
Assume C 1660
15o
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9621 42
0.05 25.38Pd 1660 cos 2 15 cos15
Pd Pd
Fd 25.38Pd 1
lb
9621 42 2
0.05 25.38Pd 1660 cos 2 15
Pd Pd
465 65050
25.38Pd
Pd Pd
Fd 25.38Pd 1
lb
481 65050 2
25.38Pd
Pd Pd
For continuous service: Fw Fd
bD pQK g
Fw
cos 2
2mg 22.75
Q 1.467
mg 1 2.75 1
Table At 26, Bhn = 250
Sum of BHN = 500, n 20 o
K g 131
42 21 1.467 131 181,670

Fw 2

Pd Pd cos 15 Pd2
Fw Fd
By trial and error method
Pd Fd Fw
7 3967 3708
6 4758 5046
use Pd 6
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21 21
Dp 3.5 in
Pd 6
42 42
b 7 in
Pd 6
9621 9621
vm 1604 fpm
Pd 6
Fig. AF 19, permissible error = 0.0018 in
Fig. AF 20
Use carefully cut gears, Pd 6
Error = 0.001 in is o.k.
For material
Strength
sbY cos
Fs
K f Pd
Np 21
N ep 23
cos
3
cos 3 15
Table AT 24, Load near middle
N ep 23 , n 20 FD
Y 0.565
assume K f 2.0
Fs N sf Fd
assume N sf 2.0
s7 0.565cos15
47582
26
s 29,892 psi
su
use sn
3
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su 329,892 89,676 psi
Use C1050, OQT 1100 F,
su 122 ksi , BHN 248 250
Ans.
Pd 6
b 7 in
N g mw N p 2.75 21 58
Material. C1050, OQT 1100 F
2. A pair of helical gears, subjected to heavy shock loading, is to transmit 50 hp at 1750

3
rpm of the pinion.; mg 4.25 ; 15 ; minimum D p 4 in. ; continuous service, 24
4
o
hr/day; 20 F.D. teeth in the normal plane, carefully cut; through-hardened to a
maximum BHN = 350. Decide upon the pitch, face width, material and its treatment.
Solution:
4.751750
vm 2176 fpm
12
33,000 hp 33,000 50
Ft 758 lb
vm 2176
Dynamic load:
Fd Ft

0.05vm Ft Cb cos 2 cos
lb

1
0.05vm Ft Cb cos 2 2
Fig. AF 19, vm 2176 fpm
Permissible error = 0.0014 in
Use carefully cut gears, e 0.001 in , Pd 5 as standard
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Table AT 25,
Steel and steel, 20o FD
C 1660
Fd 758

0.052176 758 1660b cos2 15 cos15 lb

1
0.052176 758 1660b cos 15 2 2
105.1758 1548.8b
Fd 758 lb
108.8 758 1548.8b
1
2
Wear load:
bD pQK g
Fw
cos 2
2mg 24.25
Q 1.619
mg 1 4.25 1
Table At 26, 20o FD,
Sum of BHN =2(350)=700
K g 270
b4.751.619 270
Fw 2225b
cos 2 15
2
Fw Fd , bmin 2 Pa 4.69 in.
Pd tan
By trial and error method
b Fd Fw
5 5203 11125
6 5811 13350
use b 5 in
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Material:
Strength:
sbY sbY cos

Fs
K f Pdn K f Pd
Np
N ep
cos3
N p Pd D p 54.375 22
22
N ep 25
cos3 15
Table AT 24, Load near middle
N ep 25 , n 20 FD
Y 0.580
assume K f 1.7
s50.580cos15
Fs 0.32955s
1.75
Fs N sf Fd
for 24 hr/day service, heavy shock loading
N sf 1.75
0.32955 s 1.755203
s 27,629 psi
su
use sn
3
su 327,629 82,887 psi
Table AT 9
Use 4150, OQT 1200 F,
su 159ksi , BHN 331 350
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Ans.
Pd 5
b 5 in
Material. 4150, OQT 1200 F
Two helical gears are used in a single reduction speed reducer rated at 27.4 hp at a
motor speed of 1750 rpm; continuous duty. The rating allows an occasional 100 %
momentary overload. The pinion has 33 teeth. Pdn 10 , b 2 in. , n 20 , 20 ,
mw 2.82 . For both gears, the teeth are carefully cut from SAE 1045 with BHN = 180.
Compute (a) the dynamic load, (b) the endurance strength; estimate K f 1.7 . Also
decide whether or not the 100 % overload is damaging. (c) Are these teeth suitable for
continuous service? If they are not suitable suggest a cure. (The gears are already cut.)
Solution:
Np
Dp
Pd
Pd Pdn cos 10cos15 9.66
33
Dp 3.42 in
9.66
D p n p 3.42 1750
vm 1567 fpm
12 12
33,000 hp 33,00027.4
Ft 577 lb
vm 1567
(a) Dynamic load
Fd Ft

0.05vm Ft Cb cos 2 cos
lb

1
Fig. AF 20, carefully cut gears, Pdn 10 , e 0.001 in
Table AT 25, steel and steel, 20o FD
C 1660
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b 2 in
Fd 577

0.051567 577 16602 cos 2 15 cos15 2578 lb

1
0.051567 577 16602 cos 15 2 2
(b) Endurance strength
sbY
Fs lb
K f Pdn
For SAE 1045, BHN = 180
su 0.5BHN 0.5180 90 ksi
sn 0.5su 0.590 45 ksi
Np 33
N ep 37
cos
3
cos3 15
Table AT 24, Load near middle, n 20
Y 0.645
K f 1 .7
Fs
sbY

45,000 20.645 3415 lb
K f Pdn 1.7 10
For 100 % overload
Ft 2577 1154 lb
Fd Ft

0.05vm Ft Cb cos 2 cos lb

1
Fd 1154

0.051567 1154 16602 cos 2 15 cos15 3475 lb

1
0.051567 1154 16602 cos 15 2 2
Since Fs Fd , 100 % overload is not damaging
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bD pQK g
(c) Fw
cos 2
b 2 in.
2mw 22.82
Q 1.476
mw 1 2.82 1
Table AT 26, n 20
Sum of BHN = 2(180) = 360
K g 62.5
Fw
23.421.47662.5 676 lb F 2578 lb
d
cos 2 15
Therefore not suitable for continuous service.
Cure: Through hardened teeth
For Bhn
Kg
2578
62.5 238
676
min Bhn = 0.5(650) = 325.
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CHAPTER 4
DESIGN OF GEAR BOXES
Standard progression
When the spindle speed are arranged in geometric progression then the ratio between the two
adjacent speeds is known as step ratio or progression ratio.
= = = = ( )
= constant =
Step ratio
Basic series Step ratio ()

R5 1.58
R10 1.26
R20 1.12
R40 1.06
R80 1.03
Preferred basic series
Basic series Preferred number

R5 (=1.6) 1.00, 1.60, 2.50, 4.00, 6.30,10.00
R10 (=1.26) 1.00, 1.25, 1.60, 2.00, 2.50, 3.15, 4.00,
5.00, 6.30, 8.00, 10.00
R20 (=1.12) 1.00, 1.06, 1.25, 1.18, 1.60, 1.25, 2.00,
2.24, 2.50, 2.80, 3.15, 3.55, 4.00, 4.50,
5.00, 5.60, 6.30, 7.10, 8.00, 9.00,
10.00
R40 (=1.06) 1.00, 1.06, 1.18, 1.25, 1.32, 1.18,
1.40,1.60, 1.70, 1.25,1.80, 1.90, 2.00,
2.10, 2.24, 2.36, 2.50, 2.65, 2.80, 3.00,
3.15, 3.35, 3.55, 4.00, 4.25, 4.50, 4.75,
5.00, 5.30, 5.60, 6.00, 6.30, 6.70, 7.10,
7.50, 8.00, 8.50, 9.00, 9.50, 10.00
Design of gear box
1. Selection of Spindle speed:

Find the standard step ratio by using the relations,
= n-1
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2. Structural formula
It can be selected based on the number of speed:
Number of speed Structural formula
3(1) 2(3)
6 2(1) 3(2)
2(1) 2(2) 2(4)

8 4(1) 2(4)
3(1) 3(3)
9
3(1) 2(3) 2(6)
12 2(1) 3(2) 2(6)
2(1) 2(2) 3(4)
3(1) 3(3) 2(5)

14 4(1) 2(4) 2(6)
15 3(1) 3(3) 2(6)
4(1) 2(4) 2(8)

16 2(1) 4(2) 2(8)
2(1) 2(2) 4(4)
3(1) 3(3) 2(9)

18 3(1) 2(3) 3(6)
2(1) 3(2) 3(6)
3. Ray Diagram
The ray diagram is the graphical representation of the drive arrangement in
general from. In other words, The ray diagram is the graphical representation of the
structural formula.
The basic rules to be followed while designing the gear box as

Transmission ration (i):
i2
(or)
Nmin / Ninput
imax = Nmax / Ninput 2
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For stable operation the speed ratio at any stage should not be greater than
8.
Nmax / Nmin 8
4. Kinematic Layout:
The kinematic arrangement shows the arrangement of gears in a gear box.
Formula for kinematic arrangement,
n = p1(X1) . p2(X2)
5. Calculation of number of teeth.

In each stage first pair,
Assume, driver Zmin 17,
Assume Z = 20 (driver)
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SOLVED PROBLEMS
1. Design a 4- speed gear box for a machine. The speed vary approximately from 200 to
400 rpm. The input shaft speed is 600 rpm.
Sol:
= ( Rn) 1/z-1
Rn= 450/200 =2.25; Z=4
=2.25 0.334 =1.31
the nearest standard value of is 1.25

the speed of shafts are 180,224,280 and 355 rpm or 224,280,355,450 rpm
Ta + Tb = Tc + Td
N a / Nb = Ta / Tb = 355/600
Nd / Nc = Tc / Td = 450/600
Assuming minimum number of teeth on the smaller gear as 18( Ta =18)
18/ Tb = 355/600
Tb = 30
Ta + Tb = 48 = Tc + Td
Tc / Td = 450/600
Tc = 20 and Td = 28
Considering the transmission between the intermediate and output shafts
T e+ T f = T g + T h
Nf / Ne = Te/ Tf = 224/355
N a / Nb = Ta / Tb = 355/355
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Assuming minimum number of teeth on the smaller gear as 20( Te =20)
20/ Tf = 224/355
Tb = 32
Te+ Tf = 52 = Tg + Th
Tg / Th = 450/600
Tg = Th = 26
2. Design a gear box for a drilling machine to give speed variation between 100 and 560 rpm in six
steps. The input shaft speed is 560 rpm. The intermediate shaft is to have three speeds.
Sol:
The progression ratio,
= ( Rn) 1/z-1
Rn= 560/100 =5.6; Z=6
=5.6 0.2 =1.411
the nearest standard value of is 1.4

the speed of shafts are 100,140,200,280,400 and 560 rpm.
T a + T b = T c + T d = T e+ T f
Nb/ Na = Ta/ Tb = 280/560
Nd / Nc= Tc/ Td= 400/560
Nf / Ne = Te/ Tf = 560/560
20/ Tb = 280/560
Tb = 40
60
Tc/ Td= 400/560
Ta + Tb = 60 = Tc + Td
Tc = 25 and Td = 35
Te/ Tf= 560/560 and Te + Tf = 60
Te = Tf =30
Tg + Th= Ti+ Tj
Nh/ Ng = Tg/ Th = 100/280
Nj / Ni= Ti/ Tj= 280/280
Assuming minimum number of teeth on the smaller gear as 20( Tg =20)
20/ Th = 100/280
Th = 56
Ti/ Tj= 280/280
Ti + Tj = 76 = Tg + Th
Ti = Tj=38
2. Design a nine speed gear box for a grinding machine with a minimum speed of 100 rpm
and a maximum speed of 700 rpm. The motor speed is 1400 rpm. Determine the speed at
which the input shaft is to be driven.
Sol:
= ( Rn) 1/z-1
Rn= 700/100 =7; Z=9
=7 0.125 =1.275
The nearest standard value of is 1.25

The speeds of shafts are 112,140,180,224,280,355,450,560 and 710 rpm
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T a + T b = T c + T d = T e+ T f
Nb/ Na = Ta/ Tb = 224/560
Nd / Nc= Tc/ Td= 280/560
Nf / Ne = Te/ Tf = 355/560
24/ Tb = 224/560
Tb = 60
Tc/ Td= 280/560
Ta + Tb = 84 = Tc + Td
Tc = 28 and Td = 56
Te/ Tf= 355/560 and Te + Tf = 84
Te = 33 and Tf =51
Tg + Th= Ti+ Tj= Tk+ Tl
Nh/ Ng = Tg/ Th =112/224
Nj / Ni= Ti/ Tj= 224/224
Nl/ Nk= Tk/ Tl= 450/224
20/ Th = 112/224
Th = 40
Ti/ Tj= 224/224
Ti + Tj = 60 = Tg + Th
Ti = Tj=30
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Tk/ Tl= 450/224
Tk+ Tj = 60
Tk=40 and Tl=20
4. Design an all geared speed gear box for a radial machine, with the following specifications:
Maximum size of the drill to be used = 50 mm
Minimum size of the drill to be used = 10mm
Maximum cutting speed = 40m/mt
Minimum cutting speed = 6 m /mt
Number of speeds = 12
Sol:
Max. Speed N max = 100 * Vmax / Dmin = 1000*40 / * 10= 1280 rpm = nz
Min. Speed N min = 100 * Vmin/ Dmax = 1000*6 / * 50= 38 rpm = n1
= ( Rn) 1/z-1
Rn= 1280/38 =33.68; Z=12
=33.68 1/12-1 =1.38
The nearest standard value of is 1.4

The speeds of shafts are 31.5,45,63,90,125,180,250,355,500,710,100 and 1400 rpm
T a + T b = T c + T d = T e+ T f
Nb/ Na = Ta/ Tb = 500/1400
Nd / Nc= Tc/ Td= 710/1400
Nf / Ne = Te/ Tf = 1000/1400
Assuming minimum number of teeth on the smaller gear as18( Ta =18)
18/ Tb = 500/1400
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Tb = 50
Tc/ Td= 710/1400
Ta + Tb = 68 = Tc + Td
Tc = 23 and Td = 45
Te/ Tf= 1000/1400 and Te + Tf = 68
Te = 28 and Tf =40
Considering the transmission between the second and third shafts
Tg + Th= Ti+ Tj
Nh/ Ng = Tg/ Th =125/500
Nj / Ni= Ti/ Tj= 355/500
18/ Th = 125/500
Th = 72
Ti/ Tj= 355/500
Ti + Tj = 90= Tg + Th
Ti = 37and Tj=53
Considering the transmission between the third and output shafts
Tk + Tl= Tm+ Tn
Nl/ Nk = Tk/ Tl=31.5/125
Nn/ Nm= Tm/ Tn= 250/125
Assuming minimum number of teeth on the smaller gear as 18( Tk =18)
18/ Tl = 31.5/125
Tl = 72
Tm/ Tn= 250/125
Tm + Tn = 90= Tk+ Tl
Tm= 60 and Tn=30
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CHAPTER 5
DESIGN OF CAM CLUTCHES AND BRAKES
Introduction
A clutch is a machine member used to connect a driving shaft to a driven shaft so that
the driven shaft may be started or stopped at will, without stopping the driving shaft. The use
of a clutch is mostly found in automobiles. A little consideration will show that in order to
change gears or to stop the vehicle, it is required that the driven shaft should stop, but the
engine should continue to run. It is, therefore, necessary that the driven shaft should be
disengaged from the driving shaft. The engagement and disengagement of the shafts is
obtained by means of a clutch which is operated by a lever.
Types of Clutches
Following are the two main types of clutches commonly used in engineering practice :
1. Positive clutches, and
2. Friction clutches
Positive Clutches
The positive clutches are used when a positive drive is required. The simplest type of
a positive clutch is a jaw or claw clutch. The jaw clutch permits one shaft to drive another
through a direct contact of interlocking jaws. It consists of two halves, one of which is
permanently fastened to the driving shaft by a sunk key. The other half of the clutch is
movable and it is free to slide axially on the driven shaft, but it is prevented from turning
relatively to its shaft by means of feather key. A square jaw type is used where engagement
and disengagement in motion and under load is not necessary. This type of clutch will
transmit power in either direction of rotation. The spiral jaws may be left-hand or right-hand,
because power transmitted by them is in one direction only. This type of clutch is
occasionally used where the clutch must be engaged and disengaged while in motion. The use
of jaw clutches are frequently applied to sprocket wheels, gears and pulleys. In such a case,
the non-sliding part is made integral with the hub.
Friction Clutches
A friction clutch has its principal application in the transmission of power of shafts
and machines which must be started and stopped frequently. Its application is also found in
cases in which power is to be delivered to machines partially or fully loaded. The force of
friction is used to start the driven shaft from rest and gradually brings it up to the proper
speed without excessive slipping of the friction surfaces. In automobiles, friction clutch is
used to connect the engine to the drive shaft. In operating such a clutch, care should be taken
so that the friction surfaces engage easily and gradually bring the driven shaft up to proper
speed. The proper alignment of the bearing must be maintained and it should be located as
close to the clutch as possible. It may be noted that :
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1. The contact surfaces should develop a frictional force that may pick up and hold the
load with reasonably low pressure between the contact surfaces.
2. The heat of friction should be rapidly
3. The surfaces should be backed by a material stiff enough to ensure a reasonably

uniform distribution of pressure.
Material for Friction Surfaces
The material used for lining of friction surfaces of a clutch should have the following
characteristics:
1. It should have a high and uniform coefficient of friction.
2. It should not be affected by moisture and oil.
3. It should have the ability to withstand high temperatures caused by slippage.
4. It should have high heat conductivity.
5. It should have high resistance to wear and scoring.
DESIGN OF A DISC OR PLATE CLUTCH
Consider two friction surfaces maintained in contact by an axial thrust (W) .Forces on
a disc clutch.
Let T = Torque transmitted by the clutch,
p = Intensity of axial pressure with which the contact surfaces are held
together,
r1 and r2 = External and internal radii of friction faces,
r = Mean radius of the friction face, and
= Coefficient of friction.
Consider an elementary ring of radius r and thickness dr
We know that area of the contact surface or friction surface = 2 r.dr
Normal or axial force on the ring,
W = Pressure Area = p 2 r.dr
and the frictional force on the ring acting tangentially at radius r,
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Fr = W = .p 2 r.dr
Frictional torque acting on the ring,
Tr = Fr r = .p 2 r.dr r = 2 p. r2.dr
We shall now consider the following two cases :
1. When there is a uniform pressure, and
2. When there is a uniform axial wear.
1. Considering uniform pressure. When the pressure is uniformly distributed over the entire
area of the friction face then the intensity of pressure,
p = W / [(r1)2 - (r2)2]
where W = Axial thrust with which the friction surfaces are held together.
We have discussed above that the frictional torque on the elementary ring of radius r and
thickness dr is
Tr = 2 .p.r2.dr
Integrating this equation within the limits from r2 to r1 for the total friction torque.
Total frictional torque acting on the friction surface or on the clutch,
R=
2. Considering uniform axial wear. The basic principle in designing machine parts that are
subjected to wear due to sliding friction is that the normal wear is proportional to the work of
friction. The work of friction is proportional to the product of normal pressure ( p) and the
sliding velocity (V). Therefore,
Normal wear Work of friction p.V
or p.V = K (a constant) or p = K/V ...(i)
It may be noted that when the friction surface is new, there is a uniform pressure
distribution over the entire contact surface. This pressure will wear most rapidly where the
sliding velocity is maximum and this will reduce the pressure between the friction surfaces.
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This wearing-in process continues until the product p.V is constant over the entire surface.
After this, the wear will be uniform.
Let p be the normal intensity of pressure at a distance r from the axis of the clutch.
Since the intensity of pressure varies inversely with the distance, therefore
p.r = C (a constant) or p = C/r ...(ii)
and the normal force on the ring,
W = p.2r.dr
= (C/r) 2 r dr
= 2C.dr
Total force acing on the friction surface,
R = (r1 + r2)/2 = Mean radius of the friction surface.
BRAKE
Introduction
A brake is a device by means of which artificial frictional resistance is applied to a

moving machine member, in order to retard or stop the motion of a machine. In the process of
performing this function, the brake absorbs either kinetic energy of the moving member or
potential energy given up by objects being lowered by hoists, elevators etc.
The energy absorbed by brakes is dissipated in the form of heat. This heat is
dissipated in the surrounding air (or water which is circulated through the passages in the
brake drum) so that excessive heating of the brake lining does not take place. The design or
capacity of a brake depends upon the following factors :
1. The unit pressure between the braking surfaces,
2. The coefficient of friction between the braking surfaces,
3. The peripheral velocity of the brake drum
4. The projected area of the friction surfaces, and
5. The ability of the brake to dissipate heat equivalent to the energy being absorbed.
The major functional difference between a clutch and a brake is that a clutch is used
to keep the driving and driven member moving together, whereas brakes are used to stop a
moving member or to control its speed.
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Energy Absorbed by a Brake
The energy absorbed by a brake depends upon the type of motion of the moving body. The
motion of a body may be either pure translation or pure rotation or a combination of both
translation and rotation. The energy corresponding to these motions is kinetic energy. Let us
consider these motions as follows :
1. When the motion of the body is pure translation. Consider a body of mass (m)
moving with a velocity v1 m / s. Let its velocity is reduced to v2 m / s by applying the brake.
Therefore, the change in kinetic energy of the translating body or kinetic energy of
translation,
2 2
E1 = (1/2) m [(v1) - (v2) ]
This energy must be absorbed by the brake. If the moving body is stopped after
applying the brakes, then v2 = 0, and
E1 = (1/2) m (v1)2
2. When the motion of the body is pure rotation. Consider a body of mass moment of
inertia I (about a given axis) is rotating about that axis with an angular velocity 1 rad / s. Let
its angular velocity is reduced to 2 rad / s after applying the brake. Therefore, the change in
kinetic energy of the rotating body or kinetic energy of rotation,
E2 = (1/2) I [(1)2 - (2)2]
This energy must be absorbed by the brake. If the rotating body is stopped after
applying the brakes, then 2 = 0, and
E1 = (1/2) I (1)2
3. When the motion of the body is a combination of translation and rotation. Consider
a body having both linear and angular motions, e.g. in the locomotive driving wheels and
wheels of a moving car. In such cases, the total kinetic energy of the body is equal to the sum
of the kinetic energies of translation and rotation.
Total kinetic energy to be absorbed by the brake,
E = E1 + E2
Sometimes, the brake has to absorb the potential energy given up by objects being
lowered by hoists, elevators etc. Consider a body of mass m is being lowered from a height
h1 to h2 by applying the brake. Therefore the change in potential energy,
E3 = m.g (h1 h2)
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Heat to be Dissipated during Braking
The energy absorbed by the brake and transformed into heat must be dissipated to the
surrounding air in order to avoid excessive temperature rise of the brake lining. The upon the
mass of the brake drum, the braking time and the heat dissipation capacity of the brake. The
highest permissible temperatures recommended for different brake lining materials are given
as follows :
1. For leather, fibre and wood facing = 65 70C
2. For asbestos and metal surfaces that are slightly lubricated = 90 105C
3. For automobile brakes with asbestos block lining = 180 225C
Since the energy absorbed (or heat generated) and the rate of wear of the brake lining
at a particular speed are dependent on the normal pressure between the braking surfaces,
therefore it is an important factor in the design of brakes. The permissible normal pressure
between the braking surfaces depends upon the material of the brake lining, the coefficient of
friction and the maximum rate at which the energy is to be absorbed. The energy absorbed or
the heat generated is given by
E = Hg = .RN.v
= .p.A.v (in J/s or watts) ...(i)
where = Coefficient of friction,
RN = Normal force acting at the contact surfaces, in newtons,
p = Normal pressure between the braking surfaces in N/m2,
A = Projected area of the contact surfaces in m2, and
v = Peripheral velocity of the brake drum in m/s.
The heat generated may also be obtained by considering the amount of kinetic or potential
energies which is being absorbed. In other words,
Hg = EK + EP
where EK = Total kinetic energy absorbed, and
EP = Total potential energy absorbed.
The heat dissipated (Hd) may be estimated by
Hd = C (t1 t2) Ar ...(ii)
where C = Heat dissipation factor or coefficient of heat transfer in W /m2 / C
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t1 t2 = Temperature difference between the exposed radiating surface and the

surrounding air in C, and
Ar = Area of radiating surface in m2.
The value of C may be of the order of 29.5 W / m2 /C for a temperature difference of

40C and increase up to 44 W/m2/C for a temperature difference of 200C.
The expressions for the heat dissipated are quite approximate and should serve only as
an indication of the capacity of the brake to dissipate heat. The exact performance of the
brake should be determined by test.
It has been found that 10 to 25 per cent of the heat generated is immediately
dissipated to the surrounding air while the remaining heat is absorbed by the brake drum
causing its temperature to rise. The rise in temperature of the brake drum is given by
t = Hg / (m.c) ...(iii)
where t = Temperature rise of the brake drum in C
Hg = Heat generated by the brake in joules,
m = Mass of the brake drum in kg, and
c = Specific heat for the material of the brake drum in J/kg C.
In brakes, it is very difficult to precisely calculate the temperature rise. In preliminary

design analysis, the product p.v is considered in place of temperature rise. The experience has
also shown that if the product p.v is high, the rate of wear of brake lining will be high and the
brake life will be low. Thus the value of p.v should be lower than the upper limit value for the
brake lining to have reasonable wear life. The following table shows the recommended values
of p.v as suggested by various designers for different types of service.
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SOLVED PROBLEMs
1. A single plate clutch with both sides effective; is required to transmit 25 kw at 900 rpm.
Thw outer diameter of the plate is 350 mm. the maximum intensity of pressure over the
friction surface is not to exceed 0.1 N/mm2 . considering uniform wear criteria and
assuming coefficient of friction as 0.25; determine (i) the inner diameter of the plate (ii)
axial force required to engage the clutch.
Given;
P= 25 kw ; N =900 rpm ;2r =350 mm ; P max = 0.1 N/mm2 ; = 0.25
Sol;
I. Inner diameter of the plate

Torque transmitted by the clutch, =
Using the relation, = = (i)
Considering uniform wear theory, max. pressure occurs at inner radius.
=2 P max r2(r1 r2) (ii)
Subtracting the relation (ii) in (i) and using the values,
r2 [(0.175)2 r2] = 0.001689
0.031r2 - r2 3 = 0.001689
By trial and error method,
r2 = 0.136m
II. Axial force required to engage the clutch (F)
=2 P max r2(r1 r2) * n
= 2 * 0.1 *106 * 0.136* (0.175 0.136 ) * 2
= 6665.2 N
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2. A multiple disc clutch transmits 50 kw of power at 1400 rom. Axial intensity of pressure
not to exceed 0.12 1 N/mm2, and the coefficient of friction of the friction surfaces is 0.12. the
inner radius of the discs is 80 mm, and is .7 times the outer radius. Determine number of disc
required to transmit the given power. Assume uniform wear condition.
Given;
P = 60 kw; N = 1400rpm; P max = 0.15 N/mm2; = 0.12; r2 = 80mm; r1 = r2/ 0.7
Sol;
Axial resisting force per pair of contact surfaces,
=2 P max r2(r1 r2)
= 2 * 0.15 * 106 * 0.08 ( 0.08/ .7 0.08 ) = 2585 N
Friction torque per pair of contact surfaces,
= = 0.12 * 2585 ( 0.08/0.7 + 0.08) * = 30 .13 N-m

Total torque to be transmitted. , = = 50 * 1000 * 60 / 2 * 1400 = 11.3 12
3. A cone clutch with asbestos friction lining, transmits 25 kw at 600 rpm. The coefficient is 0.25
and the maximum intensity of pressure is 0.25 N/ mm2. The semi cone angle is 12.50. the outer
diameter of friction lining is 250 mm . Considering uniform wear theory. Determine
i. the inner diameter of the friction lining,
ii. the face width of friction lining and
iii. the force required to engage to the clutch.
Given;
P = 25kw; N = 600rpm; P max = 0.25 N/mm2; = 0.25; = 12.50; 2r1 = 250mm
Sol;
Torque transmitted by the clutch,

= = 25 * 1000 * 60 / 2 * 600 = 397.9 N-m (i)
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Friction torque = P max r2 = 0.9072 * r2 (1252 r22) (ii)
Equating the relation i and ii,
r2(1252 r22) = 438602.3
by trial and error method,
r2 = 107.44mm
inner diameter = 2r2
= 2* 107.44 = 214.88
B = r1 r2 / = 125 107.44 / sin 12.50 = 81.13 mm
Force required engaging the clutch,
=2 P max r2(r1 r2)
=2 * 0.25* 107.44 (125 -107.44) = 2964 N.
4. A single block brake is shown in figure. The diameter of the drum is 300 mm and the
angle of contact is 900. If the operating force of 600N is applied at the end of a lever and
the coefficient of friction between the drum and lining is 0.3 determine the torque that
may be transmitted by the block brake.
Page no. 27.16(machine desing)
Given;
L = 550mm; x= 250mm; a = 50mm; r = 2; 900 = / 2 rad ; F = 600 N; = 0.3
Sol;
In the present case the angle of contact is greater than 600. Hence, the equivalent
coefiicient of friction is given by,
= = ( 4*0.3* sin 450) / ( / 2 + sin 900) = 0.33
Taking monents about the fulcrum O,
F * 550 + Ff * 50 Rn * 250 = 0
Rn * = Ff
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Rn = Ff /
Hence, F * 550 + Ff * 50 - Ff / * 250 = 0
600 * 550 + Ff * 50 - Ff / 0.33 * 250 = 0
330000 + Ff * 50 - Ff * 757.6 = 0
Ff = 466.4N
Torque transmitted by the brake , Tf = Ff * r
= (466.4 * 150 ) / 1000
= 70N-m
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QUESTION BANK
UNIT- I (DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS)
PART- A (2 Marks)
1. Give the relationship of ratio of tensions in a V-belt drive.

2. Define maximum tension in a belt.
3. What is the effect of centre distance and diameter of pulley on the life of belts?
4. What are the various losses in the power transmission by belts?
5. In what way the timing belt is superior to ordinary belt?
6. Why V belts are preferred than flat belts?
7. Define creep in belts.
8. What is the advantage of V belt over flat belt?
9. Define slip.
10. Distinguish regular lay and long lay ropes.
11. Give some application of wire ropes.
12. In what way silent chain is better than ordinary driving chain?
13. What do you understand by simplex, duplex and triplex chain?
14 .Explain the chordal action of chain drive.
15. Explain the term Crowning of Pulley.
UNIT- I (DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS)

PART-B (16 Marks)
1. A workshop crane is lifting a load of 25kN through a wire rope and a hook. Te weight of
the hook etc is 15kN. The rope drum diameter may be taken as 30 times the diameter of the
rope. The load is to be lifted with an acceleration of 1 m/s2.Calculate the diameter of the wire
rope. Take a factor of safety of 6 and Youngs modulus for the wire rope 80 kN/mm2.The
ultimate stress may be taken as 1800 MPa. The cross-sectional area of the wire rope may be
taken as 0.38 times the square of the wire rope diameter.
2 .Two shafts whose centers are 1 meter apart are connected by a V-belt drive. The driving
pulley is supplied with 95 kW power and has an effective diameter of 300mm. it runs at 1000
rpm, while the driven pulley runs at 375 rpm. The angle of groove on the pulleys is 40.
Permissible tension in 400 mm2cross sectional area belt is 2.1 MPa. The material of the belt
has density of 1100 kg/ mm3. The driven pulley is overhung, the distance of the centre from
the nearest bearing being 200 mm. The coefficient of friction between belt and pulley rim is
0.28. Estimate the number of belts required.
3. A V-belt drive is to transmit 15kW to a compressor. The motor runs at 1150 rpm and the
compressor is to run at 400 rpm. Determine.
(i) Belt specifications
(ii) Number of belts
(iii) Correct centre distance and
(iv) Drive pulley diameter.
4. Design a chain drive to actuate a compressor from a 12 kW electric motor at 900 rpm, the
compressor begins 250 rpm. Minimum centre distance should be 500 mm; the chain tension
may be adjusted by shifting the motor on rails. The compressor is to work 8 hour/day.
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5. Design a chain drive to actuate a compressor from 15kW electric motor running at 1,000
rpm, the compressor speed being 350 rpm. The minimum centre distance is 500 mm. the
compressor operates 15 hours per day. The chain tension may be adjusted by shifting the
motor.
6. Design a V-belt drive and calculate the actual belt tension and average stress for the
following data. Driven pulley diameter, D= 500 mm, driver pulley diameter, d=150 mm,
center distance C=925 mm, speed N1 = 1000 rpm, N2 = 300 rpm and power, P = 7.5 kW.
7) A crane is lifting a load of 18 KN through a wire rope and a hook. The weight of the hook
etc. is 10kN. The load is to be lifted with an acceleration of 1m/sec2. Calculate the diameter
of the wire rope. The rope diameter may be taken as 30 times the diameter of the rope. Take a
factor of safety of 6 and Youngs modulus for the wire rope 0.8 x 105N/mm. The ultimate
stress may be taken as 1800 N/mm.The cross-sectional area of the wire rope may be taken as
0.38 times the square of the wire rope diameter.
8. .A 15 kW squirrel cage motor, 1250 rpm is driving a centrifugal pump at 550 rpm. The
centrifugal pump is located at 700 mm form the motor. Design a chain drive.
UNIT- II (SPUR GEAR AND PARALLEL AXIS HELICAL GEAR)

PART- A (2 Marks)
1 Why is a gear tooth subjected to dynamic loading?
2. Differentiate the following terms with respect to helical gears:
(a) Transverse circular pitch
(b) Normal circular pitch and
(c) Axial pitch.
3. Why the crossed helical gear drive not used for power transmission
4. State the advantage of herringbone gear
5. What is interference in involutes profile?
6. How many number of teeth affects the design of gears?
7 What are the advantages of the helical gear over spur gear?
8. What is Herringbone gear? State its application.
9. What is working depth of a gear-tooth?
10. What is virtual number of teeth?
11. Define the term back lash.
12. What are the forms of gear tooth profile?
13. State some materials used for gear materials.
14. What are the conditions required for interchangeability?
UNIT- II (SPUR GEAR AND PARALLEL AXIS HELICAL GEAR)

PART-B (16 Marks)
1. Design a pair of helical gears to transmit 30kW power at a speed reduction ratio of 4:1.
The input shaft rotates at 2000 rpm. Take helix and pressure angles equal to 25 and 20
respectively. The number of teeth on the pinion may be taken as 30.
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2. Design a straight spur gear drive to transmit 8 kW. The pinion speed is 720 rpm and the
speed ratio is 2. Both the gears are made of the same surface hardened carbon steel with
55RC and core hardness less than 350 BHN. Ultimate strength is 720 N/mm2 and yield
strength is 360 N/ mm2.
3. A motor shaft rotating at 1500 rpm has to transmit 15kW to a low speed shaft with a speed
reduction of 3:1.Assume starting torque to be 25% higher than the running torque. The teeth
are 20 involutes with 25 teeth on the pinion. Both the pinion and gear are made of C45
steel.Design a spur gear drive to suit the above conditions and check for compressive and
bending stresses and plastic deformations. Also sketch the spur gear drive.
4. A helical gear with 30 helix angle has to transmit 35kW at 1500 rpm. With a speed
reduction ratio 2.5. If the pinion has 24 teeth, determine the necessary module, pitch diameter
and face width for 20 full depths the teeth. Assume 15Ni2Cr1Mo15 material for both pinion
and wheel.
5. An electric motor is to be connected to a reciprocating pump through a gear pair. The gears
are overhanging in their shafts. Motor speed = 1440 rpm.Speed reduction ratio=5. Motor
power = 36.8 kW.The gears are to have 20 pressure angles. Design a spur gear drive.
.
6. A pair of helical gears subjected to moderate shock loading is to transmit 37.5kW at 1750
rpm of the pinion. The speed reduction ratio is 4.25 and the helix angle is 15.The service is
continuous and the teeth are 20 FD in the normal plane. Design the gears, assuming a life f
10,000 hours.
7. A compressor running at 300 rpm is driven by a15 Kw, 1200 rpm motor through a14
full depth spur gears .The centre distance is 375 mm .The motor pinion is to be of C30 forged
steel hardened and tempered, and the driven gear is to be of cast iron. Assuming medium
shock condition, design the gear drive.
UNIT- III (BEVEL, WORM AND CROSS HELICAL GEAR)

PART- A (2 Marks)
1. Why is multistart worm more efficient than the single start one?
2. What factors influence backlash in gear drives?
3. State true or false and justify.
Miter gears are used for connecting non-intersecting shafts
4. What is zero bevel gear?
5 Define the following terms:
(a) Cone distance
(b) Face angle
6. In which gear drive, self-locking is available?
7. State the use of bevel gears.
8. What is irreversibility in worm gears?
9. How can you specify a pair of worm gear?
10. What are the materials commonly used for worm gears?
11. List out the main types of failure in worm gears.
12. What are the various losses in worm gear?
13. What are forces acting on bevel gears?
14. What is a crown gear?
15. Where do we use worm gears?
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UNIT- III (BEVEL, WORM AND CROSS HELICAL GEAR)

PART-B (16 Marks)
1. A kW motor running at 1200 rpm drives a compressor at 780 rpm through a 90 bevel
gearing arrangement. The pinion has 30 teeth. The pressure angle of the teeth is 20. Both the
pinion and gear are made of heat treated cast iron grade 35. Determine the cone distance,
average module and face width of the gears.
2. Design a pair of bevel gears for two shafts whose axes are at right angles. The power
transmitted is 25kW. The speed of the pinion is 300 rpm and the gear is 120 rpm.
3. A 2 kW power is applied to a worm shaft at 720 rpm. The worm is of quadruple start with
50mm as pitch circle diameter. The worm is of quadruple start type with 50mm as pitch circle
diameter. The worm gear has 40 teeth with 5mm module. The pressure angle in the diametral
plane is 20. Determine (i) the lead angle of the worm, (ii) velocity ratio, and (ii) centre
distance. Also, calculate efficiency of the worm gear drive, and power lost in friction
4. A pair of straight tooth bevel gears has a velocity ratio of 4/3. The pitch diameter of the
pinion is 150 mm. The face width is 50mm. The pinion rotates at 240 rev/min. The teeth are
5mm module, 14 1 involutes. If 6 kW is transmitted, determine (i) the tangential force at the
Mean radius (ii) the pinion thrust force (iii) the gear thrust force. Draw the free body
diagrams indicating the forces.
5. Design a worm gear drive with a standard centre distance to transmit 7.5 kW from a warm
rotating at 1440 rpm to a warm wheel at 20 rpm.
6. Design the teeth of a pair of bevel gears to transmit 18.75 kW at 600 rpm of the pinion.
The velocity ratio should be about 3 and the pinion should have about 20 teeth which are full
depth 20 involutes. Find the module, face width, diameter of the gears and pitch core angle
for both gears.
7. A 90 degree straight bevel gear set is needed to give a 3:1 reduction. Determine the pitch
cone angle, pitch diameter, and gear forces if the, 25 degree pressure angle pinion ahs 15
teeth of pitch circle diameter, 4, and the transmitted power is 8 HP at 550 pinion rpm.
8. Design a worm gear drive to transmit 22.5 kW at a worm speed of 1440 rpm. Velocity
ratio is 24:1. An efficiency of at least 85% is desired. The temperature rise should be
restricted to 40C. Determine the required cooling area.
9. A speed reducer wait is to be designed for an input of 11.25kW with a transmission ratio of
20. The speed of the hardened steel worm is 1500 rpm. The worm wheel is to be made of
bronze. The tooth form is to be 20in volute.
10 Design a bevel gear drive to transmit 3.5 kW with the following specifications: speed ratio
= 4; driving shaft speed = 200 r.p.m.; drive is non-reversible; material for pinion is steel;
material for wheel is cast iron; and life 25000 hours.
11Design a worm gear drive to transmit a power of 22.5 kW. The worm speed is 1440 r.p.m.
and the speed of the wheel is 60 rpm. The drive should have a minimum efficiency of 80%
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and above. Select suitable materials for worm and wheel and decide upon the dimensions of
the drive.
UNIT- IV (DESIGN OF GEAR BOXES)

PART- A (2 Marks)
1. What is the function of spacers in a gear box?
2. What is backlash in gears?
3. State the advantage of gear box.
4. List six standard speeds starting from 18 rpm with a step ratio 1.4.
5. Sketch the kinematics layout of gears for 3 speeds between two shafts.
6. What does the ray diagram of a gear box indicates?
7. What are preferred numbers?
8. List any two methods used for changing speeds in gear box.
9. What situation demands the use of gear box?
10. State any three basic rules followed in designing a gear box.
(DESIGN OF GEAR BOXES)
PART-B (16 Marks)
1. Sketch the arrangements of a six speed gear box. The minimum and maximum speeds
required are around 460 and 1400 rpm. Drove speed is 1440 rpm. Construct speed diagram of
the gear box and obtain various reduction ratios. Use standard output speeds and standard
step ratio. Calculate number of teeth in each gear and verify whether the actual output speeds
are within + 2% of standard speeds.
2. Design the layout of a 12 speed gear box for a milling machine having an output of speeds
ranging from 180 to 2000 rpm. Power is applied to the gear box from a 6 kW induction motor
at 1440 rpm. Choose standard step ratio and construct the speed diagram. Decide upon the
various reduction ratios and number of teeth on each gear wheel sketch the arrangement of
the gear box.
3. In a milling machine, 18 different speeds in the range of 35 rpm and 650 rpm are required.
Design a three stage gear box with a standard step ratio. Sketch the layout of the gear box,
indicating the number of teeth n each gear. The gear box receives 3.6 kW from an electric
motor running at 1,440 rpm. Sketch also the speed diagram.
4.Design a nine-speed gear box for a machine to provide speed ranging from 100
to1500rpm.The input is from a motor of 5KW at 1440rpm.Assume any alloy steel for the
gear.
5 .A machine tool gear box is to have 9 speeds. The gear box is driven by an electric motor
whose shaft rotational speed is 1400 r.p.m. The gear box is connected to the motor by a belt
drive. The maximum and minimum speeds required at the gear box output are 1000 r.p.m.
and 200 r.p.m. respectively. Suitable speed reduction can also be provided in the belt drive.
What is the step ratio and what are the values of 9 speeds? Sketch the arrangement. Obtain
the number of teeth on each gear and also the actual output speeds.
6 .A six speed gear box is required to provide output speeds in the range of 125 to 400 r.p.m.
with a step ratio of 1.25 and transmit a power of 5 kW at 710 r.p.m. Draw the speed diagram
and kinematics diagram. Determine the number of teeth module and face width of all gears,
assuming suitable materials for the gears. Determine the length of the gear box along the axis
of the gear shaft.
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UNIT- V (DESIGN OF CAM, CLUTH AND BRAKES)

PART- A (2 Marks)
1 State the advantage of cam over other reciprocating mechanisms.
2 How the uniform rate of wear assumption is valid for clutches?
3. Why should the temperature rise be kept within the permissible range in clutch?
4 What is meant by a self -energizing brake?
5 What are the desirable properties of friction material to be used for clutches?
6 Sketch a cone clutch.
7 What are the effects of temperature rise in clutches?
8 What is the significance of pressure angle in cam design?
9. Name four materials used for lining of friction surfaces in clutches.
10. What is the function of a clutch?
11. What is undercutting in cams?
12. What is jerk?
13. What is the function of a cam?
14. What are the different types of followers?
15. How the thrust of the follower can be reduced?
UNIT- V (DESIGN OF CAM, CLUTH AND BRAKES)
PART-B (16 Marks)
1 A multi-disk clutch consists of five steel plates and four bronze plates. The inner and outer
diameters of friction disks are 75mm and 150mm respectively. The coefficient of friction is
0.1 and the intensity of pressure is limited to 0.3 N/mm2. Assuming the uniform wear theory,
calculate (i) the required operating force, and (ii) power transmitting capacity at 750 rpm.
2 An automotive type internal-expanding double-shoe brake is shown in figure 15b. The face
width of the friction lining is 40 mm and the intensity of normal pressure is limited
to1N/mm2
The coefficient of friction is 0.32. The angle 1 can be assumed to be zero. Calculate (i) the
actuating force P, and (ii) the torque-absorbing capacity of the brake.
3. A leather faced conical clutch has cone angle of 30.The pressure between the contact
surfaces is limited to 0.35N/mm2 and the breath of the conical surface is not to exceed 1/3 of
the mean radius. Find the dimensions of the contact surface to transmit 22Kw at 2000 rpm
.Also calculate the force required to engage the clutch. Take =0.15
4. A single plate clutch, both side being effective is required to connect a machine shaft to a
driver shaft which runs at 500rpm .The moment of inertia of the rotating parts of the machine
is 1Kgm2.The inner and the outer radii of the friction discs are 50mm&100mm respectively.
Assuming uniform pressure of 0.1N/mm2 and =0.25, determine the time taken for the
machine to reach full speed when the clutch is suddenly engaged. Also determine the power
transmitted by the clutch, the energy dissipated during the clutch slip and the energy supplied
to the machine during engagement.
5. Draw the displace time, velocity time and the acceleration time curves for the follower in
order to satisfy the following conditions
(1) Stroke of the follower 25mm
(2) Outstroke takes place with SHM during 90 of cam rotation
(3) Return stroke takes with SHM during 75of cam rotation
(4) Cam rotates with a uniform speed of 800 rpm
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6. A radial cam rotates at 1200 rpm with the follower rising 20mm with SHM in1500of the
cam rotation .The roller is 32mm in diameter and the prime circle is 80mm in diameter.
Check whether undercutting will occur.
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ME2352 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

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UNIT I DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS

UNIT II SPUR GEARS AND PARALLEL AXIS HELICAL GEARS

UNIT III BEVEL, WORM AND CROSS HELICAL GEARS

UNIT IV DESIGN OF GEAR BOXES

UNIT V DESIGN OF CAM CLUTCHES AND BRAKES

1.1 Selection of V belts and pulleys

Power transmitted between a belt and a pulley is expressed as the product of

SELECTION OF V BELTS AND PULLEYS

V belts are designed based on

1. Ratio of driving tensions

Where , are tensions.

2. Power Transmitted by belt

1. At first based on amount of power to be transmitted , select the type of belt

4. Note inside length

7. Correct the center Length

1.2 Selection of Flat belts and pulleys

Belt Ultimat Endura Factor Maximum density width thickn Modula

TYPES OF FLAT BELT DRIVES:

1. Open belt drive

3. Quarter turn drive

DESIGN OF FLAT BELTS

1. Using fundamental formula

3. Ratio of driving tensions

Where , are tensions.

4. Power Transmitted by belt

ii. Load rating

iii. Length of belt

iv. Belt tensions

1. Belt of 3 plies 1.5% of L

Generally the pulleys should be slightly wider than belt width.

1.3 Wire ropes and pulleys

4. Find out the diameter of rope

1.4 Selection of Transmission chains and Sprockets

1. Depending upon the amount amount of power to be transmitted and another

9. Draw a neat sketch of chain drive with calculated specifications.

1.5 SOLVED PROBLEMS

1. Design a V Belt drive to the following specifications

Power transmitted = 75kw

Speed of driving wheel = 1440rpm

Speed of driven wheel = 400rpm

Diameter of driving wheel = 300mm

Center distance = 2500mm

The next standard pitch length = 7648mm

Corresponding inside length = 7569mm

Length factor = 1.05

Arc of contact factor = 0.955

Power rating for D type belt

Belt capacity = 15.96 kw

Number of belts required =

= 112 14.3 = 7.82

Initial Tension = 0.75%L

Final center distance = 2788 mm

Type of belt = D7569 50 IS294

Number of belts required = 8

Pitch diameter of small pulley = 1080mm

Center distance = 2788mm

Diameter of larger pulley .