Principle stresses and maximum shearing stress in a cylindrical shaft. Pl help

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The discussion focuses on calculating the principal stresses and maximum shearing stress at point K of a cylindrical shaft with a diameter of 60mm. The calculations yield a maximum shearing stress of approximately 34.54 MPa and principal stresses of -148.14 MPa and 8.05 MPa. There is confusion regarding the textbook answers, prompting a review of the calculations, particularly the signs of applied forces and the area formula. A suggestion is made to verify the calculations and correct the area formula, emphasizing the importance of proper notation in engineering calculations. The conversation highlights the need for precision in stress analysis for cylindrical shafts.
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Homework Statement



Nevermind the rough picture, the shaft is cylindrical. Knowing that the post has a diameter of 60mm, determine the principle stresses and the maximum shearing stress at point K.

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Homework Equations



These are equations for your reference:

\sigma = My/I
\tau = Tc/J
Where M is bending moment, T is twisting torque. J is polar moment of inertia. c is radius of cylindrical shaft. y is distance of point from neutral axis.

The Attempt at a Solution



I find:

J = pi/2 . c^4 = 1.27e-6 m^4; I = J/2 = 6.36e-7 m^4

\tau_K = Tc/J = M_yc/J = 1.125e3\cdot0.03/ 1.27e-6 = 26.56MPa

(\sigma_K)_y= M_zc/I = -2.7e3\cdot0.03/ 6.36e-7 = -127.32 MPa

(\sigma_K)_z = 0 right??

Because of the shearing force, P_z, \tau = 3/2 \cdot P/A = 3/2 \cdot 7.5e3/(\pi /2 \times .03^2) = 7.965 MPa
So, \tau_{total}= 26.57MPa + 7.965MPa = 34.535MPa
Now, because of M_x there won't be any normal longitudinal stress at K because K lies on neutral axis, right? So the only normal longitudinal stress is due to M_z.

Now, because of P_y there will be compressive stress = P_y/A = -18e3/(\pi / 2 \times .03^2) = -12.73MPa
This I add with the normal longitudinal stress \sigma_y=-127.36MPa calculated earlier.
So, (\sigma_y)_{total} = -127.36 - 12.73MPa = - 140.09MPa

So this is the diagram for the stress distribution on an element at point K:
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So the principle stresses are found to be:

\tau_{max} = \sqrt{((\sigma_y-\sigma_z)/2)^2 + (\tau_{yz})^2} = \sqrt{((-140.09-0)/2)^2 + 34.535^2} = 78.09 MPa.And, \sigma_{max,min} = \sigma_{ave} \pm \tau_{max} = (-140.09/2 \pm 78.09) MPa = -148.135MPa, 8.045MPaThe answers in the back of the text are : 6.45MPa, -140.0MPa for 73.3MPa. I am not sure which value is for which stress. I guess the first and last values are for the principle stresses and the middle value is for the maximum shearing stress.
 
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taureau20: Excellent work. Double-check the given question in your textbook and see if you erroneously omitted or supplied a negative sign on Py, Pz, My, or Mz in your above diagram. Secondly, check your formula for cross-sectional area; it is currently incorrect. See if this resolves the problem. Also, per the international standard (ISO 31-0), always leave a space between a numeric value and its following unit symbol; e.g., 73.3 MPa, not 73.3MPa.
 
O Christ! How can I write area = pi/2 r^2 when its pi.r^2!
 
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