How Much Heat is Generated by a Brake Through Friction?

[Ziv7]

Homework Statement

I need to find out how much heat is generated by a brake.
I know heat generated = friction
The parameters that will affect it friction are
Normal load (I can choose depending on outcome)
Coefficient of friction (assumed 0.8 between carbon fiber and steel plate)
Area of contact (I can choose depending on outcome)

Homework Equations

I couldn't find relevant equations, which is why i need help in connecting the parameters

Friction = normal load x coefficient of friction ?

 

[.Scott]

Frictional force = normal load X coefficient of friction
Work = force X distance

Area of contact is not relevant

BTW: I'm guessing that it you took separated your work from the "problem statement" (per the homework form), you would have gotten more responses.

 

[Ziv7]

Thanks, so is the distance angular velocity x time?
Also, surely the force has to be subject to the coefficient of friction?..

 

[.Scott]

Thanks, so is the distance angular velocity x time?
Also, surely the force has to be subject to the coefficient of friction?..

The coefficient is part of the computation. You need it to compute the force.

Assuming a drum brake, distance is radius X angular velocity X time.

 

[rezeew]

The heat generated by friction can be calculated using the formula: Heat = Friction x Distance. In this case, the distance would be the distance traveled by the brake pad on the steel plate. The friction can be calculated using the formula: Friction = Normal load x Coefficient of friction. Therefore, to calculate the heat generated by the brake, you would need to know the normal load, coefficient of friction, and the distance traveled by the brake pad. The normal load can be chosen based on the desired outcome, while the coefficient of friction can be assumed to be 0.8 for carbon fiber and steel. The area of contact can also be chosen based on the desired outcome.