What is the minimum diameter of a solid steel shaft where the allowable angle of twist cannot exceed more than 5° in a 5-m length when subjected to a torque of 15 kN-m? What maximum shearing stress is developed? Use G = 85 GPa.

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Problem 3.7.3P: A motor driving a solid circular steel shaft with diameter d = 1.5 in, transmits 50 hp to a gear at...
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What is the minimum diameter of a solid steel shaft where the allowable angle of twist

cannot exceed more than 5° in a 5-m length when subjected to a torque of 15 kN-m? What

maximum shearing stress is developed? Use G = 85 GPa.

 

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