Equal torques T= 5 kip · ft are applied to the two steel bars with the cross sections shown. (Note that the cross-sectional areas of the bars are equal.) The length of each bar is 8 ft. Calculate the maximum shear stress and angle of twist for each bar. Use G= 12 × 106 psi for steel. 5 in. 10 in. 2 in. 1.0 in. (b) FIG. P3.52

Equal torques T= 5 kip · ft are applied to the two steel bars with the cross sections shown. (Note that the cross-sectional areas of the bars are equal.) The length of each bar is 8 ft. Calculate the maximum shear stress and angle of twist for each bar. Use G= 12 × 106 psi for steel. 5 in. 10 in. 2 in. 1.0 in. (b) FIG. P3.52

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