A circular tube of inner radius r1and outer radius r2is subjected to a torque produced by forces P = 900 lb (see figure part a). The forces have their lines of action at a distance b = 5.5 in. from the outside of the tube.
(a) If the allowable shear stress in the tube is 6300 psi and the inner radius r1= 1.2 in., what is the minimum permissible outer
radius r2?
(b) If a torsional spring of stiffness = 450 kip-in./rad is added at the end of the tube (see figure part b), what is the maximum value of forces P lithe allowable shear stress is not to be exceeded? Assume that the tube has a length of L 18 in., outer radius of r2= 1.45 in. and shear modulus G = 10.800 ksi. Hint: Consider the tube and torsional spring as “springs in parallel.”
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- Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)Mechanical EngineeringISBN:9781337093347Author:Barry J. Goodno, James M. GerePublisher:Cengage Learning