Question

Determine the required diameter of a steel transmission shaft 10 meters in length and material yield strength 350 MPa in order to resist a torque of up to 500 N.m. The shaft is supported by frictionless bearings at its ends. Design the shaft using the maximum shear stress theory, and selecting a factor of safety of 1.5. Neglect shaft weight.

Answer 1

0.02795 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Neglecting shaft weight Design the shaft using maximum shear stress theory and determine the required diameter

factor of safety = 1.5

length of shaft = 10 meters

material yield strength = 350 MPa

Torque = 500 N.m

The required shaft diameter = 0.02795 m

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