A double-block brake has certain dimensions as shown.

The drum turns at 60 rpm and the applied

force W = _____ lb. For each direction of rotation, compute the braking torque and the frictional
horsepower. Also, if the brake shoe material is made of ______, determine the contact width of the
brake shoe. (Note: all dimensions are in inches)

Name W (lbs) Material

ABABA 40 A
ABRAO 43 B
BITOON 46 C
BUTANAS 49 D
C ENIZA 52 E
GERAGO 55 F
LABAJO 58 G
LAURON 61 H
MAC ASERO 64 I
MONTENEGRO 67 A
NAVALES 73 B
OLIVER 76 C
PAGAL 79 D
PARDILLO 82 E
PAYAWAL 85 F
REPOLLO 88 G
SINGH 91 H
SUMAYANG 94 I
TOGONON 97 A