Problem 3. A solid circular shaft of steel is transmitting 20 kW of power at 120 rpm. Determine the minimum diameter of the shaft if the angle of twist is limited to 5.5° in a length of 3.5 meters and the shear stress is not to exceed 45 MPa. Use G = 83 x 10° Pa.

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Problem 3.
A solid circular shaft of steel is transmitting 20 kW of power at 120 rpm. Determine the minimum diameter
of the shaft if the angle of twist is limited to 5.5° in a length of 3.5 meters and the shear stress is not to
exceed 45 MPa. Use G = 83 x 10° Pa.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3. A solid circular shaft of steel is transmitting 20 kW of power at 120 rpm. Determine the minimum diameter of the shaft if the angle of twist is limited to 5.5° in a length of 3.5 meters and the shear stress is not to exceed 45 MPa. Use G = 83 x 10° Pa.
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