A mild steel shaft transmits 22 kW at 550 r.p.m. It carries a central load of 900N and is simply supported between the bearings 2.5 metres apart. Determine the size of the shaft, if the allowable shear stress is 42 MPa and the maximum tensile or compressive stress is not to exceed 56 MPа.

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A mild steel shaft transmits 22 kW at 550 r.p.m.
It carries a central load of 900N and is simply
supported between the bearings 2.5 metres
apart. Determine the size of the shaft, if the
allowable shear stress is 42 MPa and the
maximum tensile or compressive stress is not to
exceed 56 MРа.
Transcribed Image Text:A mild steel shaft transmits 22 kW at 550 r.p.m. It carries a central load of 900N and is simply supported between the bearings 2.5 metres apart. Determine the size of the shaft, if the allowable shear stress is 42 MPa and the maximum tensile or compressive stress is not to exceed 56 MРа.
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