Machine Design
If P1 and P2 are the tight and slack side tensions in the belt, then the initial tension Pi (according to Barth) will be equal to (Where, Pc is centrifugal tension)

[(√P1 + √P2)/2]²
[⅟₂ × (P1 + P2)] + Pc
P1 + P2
⅟₂× (P1 + P2)

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Machine Design
The creep in the belt is due to

Unequal extensions in the belt due to tight and slack side tensions
Stresses beyond elastic limit of belt material
Effect of temperature on belt
Material of belt

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Machine Design
For same pulley diameters, center distance, belt speed and belt and pulley materials,

Open and crossed belt drives transmit same power
Crossed belt drive transmits more power than open belt drive
Power transmission does not depend upon open and crossed types of constructions
Open belt drive transmits more power than crossed belt drive

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Machine Design
In a band and block brake, the ratio of tensions on the tight and slack sides of band is given by (where μ = Coefficient of friction between the blocks and the drum, θ = Semi-angle of each block subtending at the centre of drum, and n = Number of blocks)

T₁/T₂ = [(1 - μ tanθ)/ (1 + μ tanθ)]n
T₁/T₂ = μθ × n
T₁/T₂ = (μθ)n
T₁/T₂ = [(1 + μ tanθ)/ (1 - μ tanθ)]n

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