Theory of Machines: Unit III: Friction in Machine Elements

Review Questions

Review Questions: Friction in Machine Elements - Theory of Machines

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What are the functions of a clutch?

2. Explain with a neat sketch the working of a single plate clutch. Derive an equation for the torque transmitted by the single plate clutch.

3. Describe with a neat sketch a multiplate clutch and explain how the number of plates are calculated in the multiplate clutch.

4. Which of the two assumptions-uniform intensity of pressure or uniform rate of wear, would you make use of in describing clutch and why?

5. From the first principles, derive an expression for the frictional torque of a cone clutch under uniform wear consideration.

6. Derive the expression for frictional torque on cone clutch based on uniform pressure theory.

7. Prove that the torque transmitted by a cone clutch, when the intensity of pressure is given by with usual notations.

8. Explain with a neat sketch the working of a centrifugal clutch.

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