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 = Coefficient of Friction for Brake*Normal force pressing the brake block on the wheel to calculate the Tangential Braking Force, The Tangential braking force acting at contact surface of block and wheel for shoe brake is caused by friction between the block and the wheel. This tangential braking force acts on the wheel, which retard the rotation of the wheel. Tangential Braking Force is denoted by Ft 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 (μbrake) & Normal force pressing the brake block on the wheel (RN) 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.