How Do I Calculate the Shaft Diameter Based on Gear Forces and Moments?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the shaft diameter based on tangential and radial forces acting on gears. The calculated tangential forces for Pinion A and Gear B are both 2850 N, while Pinion C and Gear D have tangential forces of 8550 N. The radial forces are 1000 N for Pinion A and Gear B, and 9100 N for Pinion C and Gear D. The torque values calculated are 85.5 Nm for Pinion A, 256.5 Nm for Gear B, 256.5 Nm for Pinion C, and 855 Nm for Gear D, which are essential for determining the shaft diameter using the formula Tmax = (π/16) σmax D³.

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Homework Statement


Already calculated:
Tangential Forces :

Pinion A=2850 N
Gear B=2850 N
Pinion C= 8550 N
Gear D= 8550 N

Radial Forces:

Pinion A= 1000 N
Gear B= 1000 N
Pinion C= 9100 N
Gear D= 9100 N

Diameters:

Pinion A= 60mm
Gear B= 180mm
Pinion C= 60mm
Gear D= 200mm

The distances between Gear B and Pinion C for the moment can be said to be X(mm). and the distance between the gears and bearings can be said to be Y(mm).

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Moment = F*d

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I've attached a picture of how the gears/shaft/bearings are arranged.
My question is how do i calculate the shaft diameter(s)

using the moment formula i know that i can calculate torque for each gear. It would just be the tangential force*the radius of the gear. I have no clue what to do with the radial loads or if I need to calculate any other forces.

any help?
 

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just worked out the torque for each gear:

Pinion A: 85.5 Nm
Gear B: 256.5 Nm
Pinion C: 256.5 Nm
Gear D: 855 Nm

not sure what to do with these...
 

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