Calculating Torque and Strength of Materials

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The discussion focuses on verifying calculations related to torque and strength of materials. A user shares their work and seeks confirmation on their approach, expressing a desire for a method to check their solutions. Another participant suggests reviewing the torque calculation, recommending a specific equation for torque in ft-Lbf. They also mention a rule of thumb for distortion energy as a quick comparison. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of accurate calculations in mechanical engineering problems.
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Im including a scan of the problem and my work, please let me know if I did this right. Sorry about the sloppy handwriting.
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Link don't work

Fixed, thanks
 
Nobody? Am atleast on the right track? I wish there was a way to check these sort of problems.
 
You might check your torque calculation. Using the numbers you are using, the equation should be (torque will be in ft-Lbf): P = \frac{T \omega}{5252}

I would do a quick and dirty compare using a rule of thumb based on distortion energy

T = \frac{\pi d^3}{16}(.58 S_y)

I think you've got the right idea though.
 
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