Machine Design
The arms of the pulleys for flat belt drive have

All the three characteristics
Major axis in plane of rotation
Elliptical cross-section
Major axis twice the minor axis

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Machine Design
For unequal width of butt straps, the thicknesses of butt straps are

0.75 t for both the straps on the inside and outside
0.75 t for narrow strap on the inside and 0.625 t for wide strap on the outside
0.75 t for wide strap on the inside and 0.625 t for narrow strap on the outside
0.625 t for both the straps on the inside and outside

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Machine Design
In replacing the V-belts, a complete set of new belts is used instead of replacing a single damaged belt because

Only one belt cannot be fitted with other used belts
New and old belts will cause vibrations
The new belt will carry more than its share and result in short life
Belts are available in sets

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