Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake Calculator

✖Coefficient of Friction for Brake is a dimensionless scalar value that characterizes the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force between two surfaces in contact.ⓘ Coefficient of Friction for Brake [μ_brake]			+10% -10%
✖Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel is the force exerted by the brake block on the wheel to slow down or stop the vehicle's motion.ⓘ Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel [R_N]			+10% -10%

✖Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface is the force exerted by the brakes on the contact surface of a wheel to slow down or stop the vehicle.ⓘ Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake [F_t]

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Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface = Coefficient of Friction for Brake*Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel
F_t = μ_brake*R_N
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface - (Measured in Newton) - Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface is the force exerted by the brakes on the contact surface of a wheel to slow down or stop the vehicle.
Coefficient of Friction for Brake - Coefficient of Friction for Brake is a dimensionless scalar value that characterizes the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force between two surfaces in contact.
Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel - (Measured in Newton) - Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel is the force exerted by the brake block on the wheel to slow down or stop the vehicle's motion.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Coefficient of Friction for Brake: 0.35 --> No Conversion Required
Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel: 6 Newton --> 6 Newton No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

F_t = μ_brake*R_N --> 0.35*6

Evaluating ... ...

F_t = 2.1

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.1 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.1 Newton <-- Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface = Coefficient of Friction for Brake*Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel
F_t = μ_brake*R_N

What is Tangential Braking Force?

Tangential braking force is the component of the braking force that acts parallel to the surface of the wheel or drum. It is responsible for decelerating the vehicle by creating friction in the direction of the wheel's rotation, which reduces its speed.

How to Calculate Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake?

Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake calculator uses Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface = Coefficient of Friction for Brake*Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel to calculate the Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface, Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake formula is defined as the force exerted by the brake shoe on the rotating wheel to slow it down, which depends on the normal reaction force and the coefficient of friction between the brake shoe and the wheel. Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface is denoted by F_t symbol.

How to calculate Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake, enter Coefficient of Friction for Brake (μ_brake) & Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel (R_N) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.1 = 0.35*6.

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What is Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake?

Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake formula is defined as the force exerted by the brake shoe on the rotating wheel to slow it down, which depends on the normal reaction force and the coefficient of friction between the brake shoe and the wheel and is represented as F_t = μ_brake*R_N or Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface = Coefficient of Friction for Brake*Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel. Coefficient of Friction for Brake is a dimensionless scalar value that characterizes the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force between two surfaces in contact & Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel is the force exerted by the brake block on the wheel to slow down or stop the vehicle's motion.

How to calculate Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake?

Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake formula is defined as the force exerted by the brake shoe on the rotating wheel to slow it down, which depends on the normal reaction force and the coefficient of friction between the brake shoe and the wheel is calculated using Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface = Coefficient of Friction for Brake*Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel. To calculate Tangential Braking Force Acting at Contact Surface of Block and Wheel for Shoe Brake, you need Coefficient of Friction for Brake (μ_brake) & Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel (R_N). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient of Friction for Brake & Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface?

In this formula, Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface uses Coefficient of Friction for Brake & Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Tangential Braking Force Acting Contact Surface = Coefficient of Friction for Brake*Normal Force Pressing the Brake Block on the Wheel*Radius of Wheel

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