If 8 bolts are emplaced in a clamp coupling with shaft diameter 80mm d, calculate the tensile force on each bolt if coefficient of friction is 0.3 and torque transmitted is 4000N-m.
(a) 51234.4N
(b) 45968.3N
(c) 41666.7N
(d) None of the listed
This question appeared while preparing for exams.
This problem is from the Clamp Coupling & Rigid Flange & Coupling Bushed Pin Flexible Coupling in lesson Shafts, Keys and Couplings of Machine Design