2. A 5/16 inch belt transmits 30 hp while running on a 2 feet pulley rotating 600 rpm. The allowable belt stress is 500
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2. A 5/16 inch belt transmits 30 hp while running on a 2 feet pulley rotating 600 rpm. The allowable belt stress is 500 psi; the angle of contact is 150 degrees. Find the belt width required, assuming the coefficient of friction is 0.40 and the specific weight of belt material is 0.035 lb/in³.