How to translate g force from braking into a torsional load represented in ft lb of torque.
How to translate g force from braking into a torsional load represented in ft lb of torque.
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I am trying to calculate how much torsional load is applied to a given suspension with 1 g force of braking.
Assuming the car weighs 3000 pounds and 70 percent of the braking is done with the front.
That equals 1050 pounds per front wheel.
I am also assuming the tire is 24 inches in diameter.
Using the formula torque= force X radius 1050 lb of force X 1 ft. = 1050 ft. pounds of torque.
Does this equation seem correct or am I missing something? That number just seems rather large to me.
Thanks guys!
Assuming the car weighs 3000 pounds and 70 percent of the braking is done with the front.
That equals 1050 pounds per front wheel.
I am also assuming the tire is 24 inches in diameter.
Using the formula torque= force X radius 1050 lb of force X 1 ft. = 1050 ft. pounds of torque.
Does this equation seem correct or am I missing something? That number just seems rather large to me.
Thanks guys!
RE: How to translate g force from braking into a torsional load represented in ft lb of torque.
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RE: How to translate g force from braking into a torsional load represented in ft lb of torque.