4-59. A propeller driveshaft on a ship is to transmit 2500 hp at 75 rpm. It is to be made of SAE 1040 WQT 1300 steel. Use a design factor of 6 based on the yield strength in shear. The shaft is to be hol- low; with the inside diameter equal to 0.80 times the outside diameter. Determine the required diam- eter of the shaft.

4-59. A propeller driveshaft on a ship is to transmit 2500 hp at 75 rpm. It is to be made of SAE 1040 WQT 1300 steel. Use a design factor of 6 based on the yield strength in shear. The shaft is to be hol- low; with the inside diameter equal to 0.80 times the outside diameter. Determine the required diam- eter of the shaft.

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Chapter3: Torsion

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Problem 3.3.12P: A propeller shaft for a small yacht is made of a solid steel bar 104 mm in diameter. The allowable...

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