The discussion revolves around determining the appropriate size of a shaft required to transmit 100 horsepower at 1000 rpm, considering constraints on maximum shear stress and allowable angle of twist. The context includes mechanical engineering principles related to shaft design.
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john2516 said:what size shaft is required to transmit 100 Hp @ 1000 rpm ,if max shear stress is 10,000 psi .angle of twist must be less than 1 degree /ft .shaft is made of steel.