solid steel shaft has a diameter of d and a length of L had used to transmit a power of 120 kW at 300 r.p.m. It was recommended that the maximum shear stress and angle of twist are limited to 60 MPa and 1.5 degrees respectively. Determine the diameter and length of the shaft. For the shaft material, G= 80 GPa.

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Problem 3.12.4P: The stepped shaft shown in the figure is required to transmit 600 kW of power at 400 rpm. The shaft...
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 A solid steel shaft has a diameter of d and a length of L had used to transmit a power of 120 kW at 300 r.p.m. It was recommended that the maximum shear stress and angle of twist are limited to 60 MPa and 1.5 degrees respectively. Determine the diameter and length of the shaft. For the shaft material, G= 80 GPa.
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