Abstract: Slip measurements on thick flat belts, V-belts and V-ribbed belts running on small pulleys reveal that the slip is much higher than can be predicted with classical creep theory. Shear creep ...

Abstract: This paper consists of four separate parts: 1) Radial penetration of a V-belt, 2) Formulas for axial forces, 3) Additional slip in varispeed drives, 4) Arc of contact in belt drives. There ...

Abstract: Externally loaded bolt joints of different design are investigated. The bolt load is substantially lower than that predicted by the mounting stiffnesses of bolt and abutment. A load application ...

Abstract: In a previous report [2] the author presents a new theory for V-belt drives. In that work special attention is directed to the motion of the belt. Stress variation in the cord of the belt ...

Abstract: Tolerances on belts and pulleys lead to a nonuniform tension distribution among the belts in a multiple belt drive. Material imperfections lead to a service life distribution. Both phenomena ...

Abstract: A theory is presented for determining the distribution of the belt tension and the tooth load in timing belts. It appears that the distribution of both loads is of exponential character and ...