Question

What is the function of the bands when it is placed on overhang?

(a) used to reduce the centrifugal forces

(b) used to increase the centrifugal forces

(c) used to balance the centrifugal forces

(d) used to withstand the centrifugal forces

I had been asked this question in my homework.

The above asked question is from Bracing of Rotor Windings in division Aspects of Design of Mechanical Parts of Design of Electrical Machines

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) used to withstand the centrifugal forces

To explain I would say: The bands when placed on overhead only are used to withstand the centrifugal forces. The centrifugal forces are due to the weight of the overhang.