Tubular shaft undergoes torsion

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To determine the maximum torque that can be applied to a tubular shaft undergoing torsion, the maximum shearing stress must not exceed 70MPa. The shaft has an outside diameter of 50mm and an inside diameter of 25mm, leading to an outer radius of 25mm and an inner radius of 12.5mm. The maximum shear stress occurs at the outer wall, and the torque equation τ = Tc/J is used, where τ is the maximum shear stress, T is the maximum torque, and c is the outer radius. The polar moment of inertia, J, is calculated using the formula J = (π/2)(co^4 - ci^4). By substituting the values into these equations, the maximum torque can be accurately determined.
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For a system where a tubular shaft undergoes torsion, the maximum shearing stress in the steel shaft must not exceed 70MPa. The outside diameter of the tubular shaft is 50mm and the inside is 25mm
How do i determine the maximum torque that can be applied to the shaft?
 
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The max shear stress occurs on the cross-section at the outer wall. The general torque equation is

\tau = \frac{Tc}{J}

where \tau in this case is the max shear stress, T is the max torque, and c is the outside radius.

J is the polar moment of inertia: J = \frac{\pi}{2} (co4 - ci4).

co =outside radius
ci = inside radius
 
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