Two shafts are connected by gears. The diameter of the two shafts is 1.5 in. They have the same shear modulus G=11.2*106 psi. The radius of two gears is 4 in and 2 in, respectively, as shown in the figure. The two shafts are fixed at A and B, and supported by bearings at C and D. With the torque and geometries given in the figure, please determine the maximum shear stress in each shaft. A B 700 lb-ft 3 ft 4 in. D 2 in.

Two shafts are connected by gears. The diameter of the two shafts is 1.5 in. They have the same shear modulus G=11.2*106 psi. The radius of two gears is 4 in and 2 in, respectively, as shown in the figure. The two shafts are fixed at A and B, and supported by bearings at C and D. With the torque and geometries given in the figure, please determine the maximum shear stress in each shaft. A B 700 lb-ft 3 ft 4 in. D 2 in.

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Chapter5: Stresses In Beams (basic Topics)

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Problem 5.8.1P: The shear stresses t in a rectangular beam arc given by Eq. (5-43): in which Fis the shear force, /...

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