Q2. A mild steel shaft transmits 'P' kW at 'N' r.p.m. It carries a central load of 900 N 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 MPa.

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A mild steel shaft transmits 'P' kW at 'N' r.p.m. It carries a central load of 900 N 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
MPa.
Transcribed Image Text:Q2. A mild steel shaft transmits 'P' kW at 'N' r.p.m. It carries a central load of 900 N 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 MPa.
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