a) An alumium shaft shown in figure-2, has x-sectional area in the shape of equilateral triangle. if Tallow = 56 MPa, Øallow = 0.02 rad, Ga = 26 GPa, Determine I. Determine largest torque T that can be applied to end of shaft. II. How much torque can be applied to a shaft of circular x-section made from same amount of material?

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a) An alumium shaft shown in figure-2, has x-sectional area in the shape of equilateral
triangle. if Tallow = 56 MPa, Qallow = 0.02 rad, Ga = 26 GPa, Determine
I. Determine largest torque T that can be applied to end of shaft.
II. How much torque can be applied to a shaft of circular x-section made from same
amount of material?
Transcribed Image Text:a) An alumium shaft shown in figure-2, has x-sectional area in the shape of equilateral triangle. if Tallow = 56 MPa, Qallow = 0.02 rad, Ga = 26 GPa, Determine I. Determine largest torque T that can be applied to end of shaft. II. How much torque can be applied to a shaft of circular x-section made from same amount of material?
Shape of
cross section
Tmax
Square
4.81T
7.10 TL
a*G
1.2 m
60°
Equilateral triangle
20T
46 TL
as
40 mm
Figure-2.
Hint.
Transcribed Image Text:Shape of cross section Tmax Square 4.81T 7.10 TL a*G 1.2 m 60° Equilateral triangle 20T 46 TL as 40 mm Figure-2. Hint.
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