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A solid circular shaft 55 mm in diameter transmits a torque of 800 N· m. What is the maximum shear stress in the shaft?
- 48.98
- 24.49
- 12.24
- 336.72
Answer
B. 24.49
Solution
max = 16T/(π d3) = 16(800 × 1000 N· mm)/(π (55)3) = 24.49 MPa.
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