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Lab 1

1) The document describes an experiment to investigate the relationship between pulley diameter and rotations using an open and crossed belt drive system. 2) The results found an inverse relationship between pulley diameter and rotations, with larger diameters requiring fewer rotations for the same linear speed. 3) It was also observed that an open belt drive rotated the pulleys in the same direction, while a crossed belt drive rotated them in opposite directions.

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Lab 1

1) The document describes an experiment to investigate the relationship between pulley diameter and rotations using an open and crossed belt drive system. 2) The results found an inverse relationship between pulley diameter and rotations, with larger diameters requiring fewer rotations for the same linear speed. 3) It was also observed that an open belt drive rotated the pulleys in the same direction, while a crossed belt drive rotated them in opposite directions.

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MECHANICS &

VIBRATIONS LAB
Lab report # 1

MUHAMMAD HAMZA BAIG


348265
ME 12 C
Materials Needed:
1. Two pulleys of different diameters
2. A belt
3. Measuring tape or calipers
4. Marker
Procedure:
1. Set Up:

a) Attach one of the pulleys securely to a fixed support or platform.


b) Mount the other pulley on a separate shaft that can be rotated by hand.
c) Ensure that the pulleys are aligned and parallel to each other.
d) Install the belt on the pulleys, creating an open belt drive initially.
2. Measurement of Pulley Diameters:

a) Measure and record the diameter of each pulley using a measuring tape or
calipers. Label them as "D1" and "D2."
3. Direction of Rotation:

a) Rotate the hand-cranked pulley manually in one direction.


b) Observe the direction of rotation of the driven pulley.
c) Use a marker to mark the direction of rotation on the pulley or the
platform.
4. Changing to Crossed Belt Drive:

a) Stop the manual rotation of the hand-cranked pulley.


b) Carefully cross the belt between the pulleys, forming a crossed belt drive
configuration.
5. Direction of Rotation (Crossed Belt)

a) Resume manual rotation of the hand-cranked pulley in the same direction


as before.
b) Observe the direction of rotation of the driven pulley for the crossed belt
drive.
c) Mark the direction of rotation as done before.
Results:
Compile the recorded data, including pulley diameters and direction of rotation.
Analyze the data to determine the relationship between the number of rotations
and the diameter of pulleys.

Configurations Open belt drive Crossed belt drive


Diameter of Driver 95 mm 60 mm
Diameter of Driven 31.7 mm 60 mm
Number of rotations of driver 1 1
Number of rotations of driven 3 1

Open belt drive:


Subscript ‘1’ represents driver and subscript ‘2’ represents driven:
𝑵𝟏 𝑫𝟐
=
𝑵𝟐 𝑫𝟏
𝟏 𝟑𝟏. 𝟕
=
𝟑 𝟗𝟓
𝟏 𝟏
=
𝟑 𝟑
Hence proved there is an inverse relation btw number of rotations and diameter of
pulley and equation satisfied.
Crossed belt drive:
Subscript ‘1’ represents driver and subscript ‘2’ represents driven:
𝑵𝟏 𝑫𝟐
=
𝑵𝟐 𝑫𝟏
𝟏 𝟔𝟎
=
𝟏 𝟔𝟎
𝟏 𝟏
=
𝟏 𝟏
Hence proved there is an inverse relation btw number of rotations and diameter of
pulley and equation satisfied.

Conclusion:
In this experiment, we observed that the direction of rotation in an open belt
drive and a crossed belt drive was dependent on the arrangement of the belt. In
the open belt drive, the driven pulley rotated in the same direction as the hand-
cranked pulley, while in the crossed belt drive, it rotated in the opposite direction.
We also found a clear relationship between the number of rotations and the
diameter of the pulleys. As the pulley diameter increased, the number of
rotations decreased, demonstrating an inverse proportional relationship.

Discussion:
The directional behavior of belt drives is crucial for various mechanical
applications, including machinery design. Our results align with the principles of
belt drives, where an open belt drive exhibits the same-direction rotation, while a
crossed belt drive induces an opposite-direction rotation due to the change in belt
orientation.
The observed relationship between RPM and pulley diameter confirms that larger
pulleys require less rotation to maintain the same linear speed, and vice versa.
This inverse proportionality is a fundamental concept in pulley systems and is
utilized in engineering to design efficient belt-driven systems. Understanding
these principles can aid in optimizing mechanical systems for specific applications.

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