Leading Shoe Braking Torque
Leading Shoe Braking Torque is defined as the torque developed at the leading shoe during braking operation.
Symbol: Tl
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Leading Shoe Actuating Force
Leading Shoe Actuating Force is defined as the force exerted on the leading shoe when braking force is applied on the brake drum.
Symbol: Wl
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance of Actuating Force from Horizontal
Distance of Actuating Force from Horizontal is defined as the distance of the actuating force on the leading shoe from the horizontal.
Symbol: m
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe
Friction Coefficient between Drum and Shoe is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force.
Symbol: μf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Effective Radius of Normal Force
Effective Radius of Normal Force is the distance of the normal force acting on the drum brake from the center of the brake drum.
Symbol: k
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Force of Trailing Shoe Distance from Horizontal
Force of Trailing Shoe Distance from Horizontal is defined as the distance of force on trailing shoe from the horizontal.
Symbol: nt
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.