Engineering:Effective torque

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Effective torque (often referred to as wheel torque or torque to the wheels) is a concept primarily associated with automotive tuning. Torque can be measured using a dynamometer. Common units used in automotive applications can include foot-pounds and Newton·meters.[1]

The formula for effective torque to the wheels is:[2]

Tw = Te * Ntf * ηtf

Ntf = Nt * Nf

ηtf = ηt * ηf

... where Tw is wheel torque, Te is engine torque, N is the gear ratio, η is the efficiency, and the subscripts t and f are for the gearbox and differential, respectively. Effective torque is often 5-15% lower than the shaft or crank ratings of an engine due to drivetrain losses.

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References

  • Sebanc, J.; Brantley, W. A.; Pincsak, J. J.; Conover, J. P. (July 1984). "Variability of effective root torque as a function of edge bevel on orthodontic arch wires". American Journal of Orthodontics 86 (1): 43–51. doi:10.1016/0002-9416(84)90275-6. ISSN 0002-9416. PMID 6588759.