Questions from Mechanics


Q: The steel axle of a large winch on an ocean liner is

The steel axle of a large winch on an ocean liner is subjected to a torque of 1.65 kNm? (see figure). (a) What is the minimum required diameter dmin if the allowable shear stress is 48 MPa and the all...

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Q: A wood beam AB on simple supports with span length equal to

A wood beam AB on simple supports with span length equal to 10 ft is subjected to a uniform load of intensity 125 lb/ft acting along the entire length of the beam, a concentrated load of magnitude 750...

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Q: A hollow steel shaft used in a construction auger has an outer

A hollow steel shaft used in a construction auger has an outer diameter d2 = 6.0 in and inner diameter d1 = 4.5 in (see figure). The steel has a shear modulus of elasticity G = 11.0 × 106...

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Q: Solve the preceding problem if the shaft has an outer diameter d2

Solve the preceding problem if the shaft has an outer diameter d2 = 150 mm and inner diameter d1 = 100 mm. Also, the steel has a shear modulus of elasticity G = 75 GPa, and the applied torque is 16 kN...

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Q: A vertical pole of solid, circular cross section is twisted by

A vertical pole of solid, circular cross section is twisted by horizontal forces P = 1100 lb acting at the ends of a rigid horizontal arm AB (see figure part a). The distance from the outside of the p...

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Q: A vertical pole of solid, circular cross section is twisted by

A vertical pole of solid, circular cross section is twisted by horizontal forces P = 5 kN acting at the ends of a rigid horizontal arm AB (see figure part a). The distance from the outside of the pole...

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Q: A solid brass bar of diameter d = 1.25 in

A solid brass bar of diameter d = 1.25 in is subjected to torques T1, as shown in part a of the figure. The allowable shear stress in the brass is 12 ksi. (a) What is the maximum permissible value of...

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Q: A hollow aluminum tube used in a roof structure has an outside

A hollow aluminum tube used in a roof structure has an outside diameter d2 = 104 mm and an inside d1 = 82 mm (see figure). The tube is 2.75 m long, and the aluminum has shear modulus G = 28GPa. (a) If...

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Q: A circular tube of inner radius r1 and outer radius r2 is

A circular tube of inner radius r1 and outer radius r2 is 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 t...

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Q: A circular tube is subjected to torque T at its ends.

A circular tube is subjected to torque T at its ends. The resulting maximum shear strain in the tube is 0.005. Calculate the minimum shear strain in the tube and the shear strain at the median line of...

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