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

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Machine Design
The creep in the belt is due to

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

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP