1.

A shaft is a rotating machine element usually circular in cross section which is used to transmit power
from one part to another, or from a machine which produces power to a machine which absorbs the
power. Consider a (code A) meters long solid shaft circular shaft that will be used a concrete lining,

a. What is the maximum shear stress (MPa) caused by a (code B) torque T in the (code C) mm diameter
shaft? [5 points]

b. Assuming that the solid shaft has been replaced by a hollow shaft with the same outer diameter and
of (code D) mm inner diameter, what is its maximum shear stress (MPa)? [5 points]

2. A hollow cylindrical shaft used as a propeller was used in Mr. Bean’s vehicle to transfer torque from
the engine to other parts of the drive. The shaft should be strong enough to take the torsion and
stressed caused by the torque. If it is used as part, and it requires a magnitude so that it will be enough
to move the torque to the load being turned,

(a) what is the torque T that causes a maximum shearing stress of (code E) MPa in the hollow cylindrical
steel shaft with (code F) mm outer diameter and (code G) mm inside diameter?

(b) What is the maximum shearing stress (MPa) caused by the same torque T in a solid cylindrical shaft
of the same cross-sectional area? [5 points each]

3. Dr. Agasa uses a rotating shaft which turns a crank that converts rotational movement into
reciprocating of pistons in a machine he is inventing for Conan Edogawa. The machine requires a torque
so the piston’s internal combustion engine can drive the crankshaft. Knowing that inner d = (code H) in.,

a. Determine the torque T (kip-in) that causes a maximum shearing stress of (code I) ksi in the hollow
shaft of outer diameter of (code I) in. [5 points]

b. What is maximum shearing stress caused by a torque (ksi)?[5 points]

4. While reviewing in mechanics, Conan Edogawa learned that shafts can be made from various
materials. He then encountered a situational problem where a torque T = (code K) KN-m is applied to
the solid bronze cylinder (code L) mm length, (code M) mm outer diameter, and (code N) mm inner
diameter and calls you for a group discussion in order to solve the situational problem. You being a
friend and classmate of Conan, helps him to solve the problem that requires

(a) the maximum shearing stress (MPa),

(b) the shearing stress (MPa) at a point which lies on a (code O)-mm-radius circle drawn on the end of
the cylinder,

(c) the percent of the torque carried by the portion of the cylinder within the (code O) mm radius. What
are the magnitudes of those requirements? [5 points each]
5. Ayumi Yoshida uses a solid shaft to create a prototype machine for her research output. The shaft is
used extensively in electromechanical drive systems.

What is the magnitude of the torque (N-m) that can be applied to a solid shaft of (code P) mm diameter
without exceeding an allowable shearing stress of (code Q) MPa.

(b) Solve Part a, assuming that the solid shaft has been replaced by a hollow shaft of the same cross-
sectional area and with an inner diameter equal to half of its own outer diameter. [5 points each]

6. This is a shaft built by Kaito Kuroba for his Mechanics demonstration class. The torques shown are
exerted on pulleys A and B. Knowing that both shafts are solid, what is the maximum shearing stress in
MPa

(a) in shaft AB,

(b) in shaft BC? [5 points each]

7. George Kojima uses a circular shaft attached to a solid circular rod to increase torque from the driving
equipment shown. Knowing that each portion of the shafts AB, BC, and CD consist of a solid circular rod,
determine

(a) the shaft in which the maximum shearing stress occurs,

(b) the magnitude of that stress in MPa. [5 points each]

8. An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Electric motors produce linear or rotary force intended to propel some external mechanism such as fan.
Under normal operating conditions, the electric motor exerts a (code BB) kip-in. torque at E. Knowing
that each shaft is solid, determine the maximum shearing in

(a) shaft BC in ksi,

(b) shaft CD in ksi,

(c) shaft DE in ksi. [5 points each]

9. A torque is a force applied to a point on an object about the axis of rotation that will cause an object
to rotate with an angular acceleration. Considering the system shown, the allowable shearing stress is
(code CC) ksi in the steel rod AB and (code DD) ksi in the brass rod BC. Knowing that a torque of
magnitude T = (code EE) kip-in is applied at A, determine the required diameter (inches) of

(a) rod AB,

(b) rod BC. [5 points each]

10.Richard Moore, Ai Habara, and Joseph Meguire came up with an aluminum bar that will be used as a
rotating element to provide maximum strength and rigidity. Aluminum is a lightweight metal and has a
vast usage in a variety of applications as rods. The aluminum rod needs to be twisted with correct
precision to be used in a safe and effective manner. The buildup element is shown below. The solid rod
BC has a diameter of (code FF) mm and is made of an aluminum for which the allowable shearing stress
is (code GG) MPa. Rod AB is hollow and has an outer diameter of (code HH) mm; it is made of a brass for
which the allowable shearing stress is (code II) MPa. Determine

(a) the largest inner diameter (mm) of rod AB for which the factor of safety is the same for each rod,

(b) the largest torque that can be applied at A. [5 points each]

11.A gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears
engage. Gear teeth are designed to ensure the pitch circles of engaging gears roll on each other without
slipping, providing a smooth transmission of rotation from one gear to the next. Considering the system
below, a torque of magnitude T = (code JJ) N.m⋅ is applied at D as shown. Knowing that the diameter of
shaft AB is (code KK) mm and that the diameter of shaft CD is (code LL) mm, determine the maximum
shearing stress (MPa) in

(a) shaft AB,

(b) shaft CD. [5 points each]

12.Transmission of rotation between contacting toothed wheels can be traced back to the Antikythera
mechanism of Greece and the south-pointing chariot of China. The implementation of the involve tooth
yielded a standard gear design that provides a constant speed ratio. Consider the system shown, a
torque of magnitude T = (code MM) N-m⋅ is applied to shaft AB of the gear train shown. Knowing that
the diameters of the three solid shafts are, respectively, dAB = (code NN) mm dCD= (code OO) mm, dEF
= (code PP) mm, determine the maximum shearing stress MPa in

(a) shaft AB,

(b) shaft CD,

(c) shaft EF. [5 points each]

13.Angle of twist under torsional loading is the angle through which fixed end of a shaft rotates with
respect to the free end. In a given condition,

what is the angle of twist at the end of a rigid shaft (code QQ) mm in diameter, (code RR) meters in
length, and G = (code SS) GPa.

(b) Solve part a, assuming that the steel shaft is hollow with a (code QQ)-mm-outer diameter and a
(code QQ minus 10)-mm-inner diameter. [5 points each]

14.Doraemon constructed an oil well by drilling a long hole into the earth with an oil rig. While an oil
well is being drilled at a depth of (code TT) ft, Doraemon observed that the top of the (code UU)-in.-
diameter steel drill pipe rotates though two complete revolutions before the drilling bit starts to rotate.
Using G = 11.2 x 106 psi determine the maximum shearing stress (MPa) in the pipe caused by torsion.
[10 points]

15.A drive shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation usually used to connect
other components of a drive train that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to
allow for relative movement between them. A transmission shaft is a sophisticated mechanism
permitting a car to function at different speeds while allowing the engine to give its best performance
within the range. The design specifications of a 2-mlong solid circular transmission shaft require that the
angle of twist of the shaft not exceed (code VV) degrees when a torque of (code WW) KN-m ⋅ is applied.
Determine the required diameter (mm) of the shaft, knowing that the shaft is made of

(a) a steel with an allowable shearing stress of (code XX) MPa and a modulus of rigidity of (code SS) GPa,

(b) a bronze with an allowable shearing of (code YY) MPa and a modulus of rigidity of (code ZZ) GPa

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