A solid steel shaft is to transmit 120 hp the allowable


Question: A solid steel shaft is to transmit 120 hp. The allowable shear stress is 8000 psi.

a. Select the diameter if the shaft speed is 3000 rpm.

b. Select the diameter if the shaft speed is 300 rpm.

c. Calculate the angle of twist of each shaft in a length of 10 ft. Use G=12,000,000 psi.

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