Question 2

Question 2

Torsion Formula question 2

The shaft above is supported by 2 bearings at its ends, with torques applied on gears B, C and D.

Determine the maximum shear-stress developed in section a-a.

The shaft above is supported by 2 bearings at its ends, with torques applied on gears B, C and D.

Determine the maximum shear-stress developed in section a-a.

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Step 1:
Calculate J and internal torque at section a-a

Step 1:
Calculate J and internal torque at section a-a

Torsion Formula solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate τ_max at section a-a

Step 2:
Calculate τ_max at section a-a

Torsion Formula solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Torsion Formula

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