A hollow steel propeller shaft, 18 ft long with 14-in. outer diameter and 10-in. inner diameter, transmits 5000 hp at 189 rev/min. Use G ¼ 12  106 psi for steel. Calculate (a) the maximum shear stress; and (b) the angle of twist of the shaft.

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A hollow steel propeller shaft, 18 ft long with 14-in. outer diameter and 10-in. inner diameter, transmits 5000 hp at 189 rev/min. Use G ¼ 12  106 psi for steel. Calculate (a) the maximum shear stress; and (b) the angle of twist of the shaft.

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