Mechanics of materials/Problem set 4

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Problem 4.1 edit

P3.23, Beer 2012
On our honor, we did this problem on our own, without looking at the solutions in previous semesters or other online solutions.

Problem Statement edit

Under normal operating conditions a motor exerts a torque of magnitude   =1200 lb*in. at F.   =8in.,   =3in., and the allowable shearing stress is 10.5 ksi in each shaft.
 

Objective edit

Determine the required diameter of (a) shaft CDE, (b) shaft FGH.

Solution edit


Step 1 edit

FBD

 

Step 2 edit

We can write an equilibrium equation: The moment about the center point D.

 

 


FBD
 

Step 3 edit

We can write an equilibrium equation: The moment about the center point G.


 

 

(a)


FBD
 

Step 4 edit

Now we set the two Forces (F) equal to each other and solve.


 



Step 5 edit

Solve  
 


Step 6 edit

Solve for the diameter of shaft CDE

 



(b)

Step 7 edit


FBD
 

Step 8 edit

Solve  

 

Step 9 edit

Solve for the diameter of shaft FGH

 

Problem 4.2 edit

P3.25, Beer 2012
On our honor, we did this problem on our own, without looking at the solutions in previous semesters or other online solutions.

Problem Statement edit

The two solid shafts are connected by gears as shown and are made of steel for which the allowable shearing stress is 8500 psi. A torque of magnitude   =5 kip*in. is applied at C and the assembly is in equilibrium.
 

Objective edit

Determine the required diameter of (a) shaft BC, (b) shaft EF.

Solution edit

Step 1 edit


   

   

First sum the moments around gears A and E

 

 

Solve for F

 

Step 2 edit

Sum the Forces

 

Step 3 edit

Solve for  


 


The magnitude of   = 3.125 kip*in

Step 4 edit

Use the formula for   to solve for the radius


 

 

 

Step 5 edit

Input the Given values into the equation for the radius