6. A cylindrical metal tube of mean radius r = 150 mm, length L = 7 m, and shear modulus G = 80 GPa carries the torque T = 18,000 kN-mm. Determine the smallest allowable constant wall thickness t if the shear stress is limited to 72 MPa and the angle of twist is not to exceed 2 degrees.

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6. A cylindrical metal tube of mean radius r = 150 mm, length L = 7 m, and shear modulus G = 80 GPa carries the torque T = 18,000
kN-mm. Determine the smallest allowable constant wall thickness t if the shear stress is limited to 72 MPa and the angle of twist is
not to exceed 2 degrees.
Transcribed Image Text:6. A cylindrical metal tube of mean radius r = 150 mm, length L = 7 m, and shear modulus G = 80 GPa carries the torque T = 18,000 kN-mm. Determine the smallest allowable constant wall thickness t if the shear stress is limited to 72 MPa and the angle of twist is not to exceed 2 degrees.
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