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A solid circular shaft 45 mm in diameter transmits a torque of 600 N· m. What is the maximum shear stress in the shaft?

  1. 67.07
  2. 33.53
  3. 16.77
  4. 377.26

Answer

B. 33.53

Solution

max = 16T/(π d3) = 16(600 × 1000 N· mm)/(π (45)3) = 33.53 MPa.

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