A hollow shaft for marine applications has outer and inner diameters of 400 mm and 200 mm respectively and transmits 8000 kW at 100 r/min. Calculate the maximum shear stress in the hollow shaft. Calculate the shear stress on the inner surface of the hollow shaft. Determine the maximum length of this shaft if the maximum shear stress as well as an angle of twist of 3° is not to be exceeded. (G = 80 GPa)

A hollow shaft for marine applications has outer and inner diameters of 400 mm and 200 mm respectively and transmits 8000 kW at 100 r/min. Calculate the maximum shear stress in the hollow shaft. Calculate the shear stress on the inner surface of the hollow shaft. Determine the maximum length of this shaft if the maximum shear stress as well as an angle of twist of 3° is not to be exceeded. (G = 80 GPa)

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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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