How Does Beam Sag Affect Belt Tension in Metric Units?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the force exerted on a belt due to beam sag under a load of 36 lbs (16.33 kg or 160 Newtons). The beam extends 22 inches (0.56 m) from a pivot point and sags 7 degrees under the weight. The setup includes a pulley system with specific measurements, including a 4.5-inch (0.11 m) pulley positioned 1 7/16 inches (0.037 m) above the beam. Participants are seeking to determine the force on the belt using metric units. The calculations emphasize the importance of understanding the relationship between beam sag and belt tension in mechanical systems.
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anyways, there's a beam w/ a weight on the end. total=36 lbs. Its 22 in. out from a pivot on the wall. 4" out from the wall and 1 7/16" up from the beam there's a 4.5" pully. There's also another pully above that, and a belt between those two. The beam sags 7 deg. from wall to tip under load. How much force on the belt?
 

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Please International system, please!
 
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36 lbs =16.33 kg / 160 Newtons force down

22 IN = .56m
18 IN = .46m
4 in = .10m
1 7/16 = .037m
4.5 in = .11m
 

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