1 - Introduction to Torsion
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Practice Questions
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What is torsion?
💡 Hint: Think about how twisting affects materials.
Define shear stress.
💡 Hint: Consider stress in different directions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What describes the angle of twist in a structural member?
💡 Hint: Remember it measures how much something turns.
True or False: The polar moment of inertia is not relevant to torsion calculations.
💡 Hint: Think about how the shape of an object affects its resistance to twisting.
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Challenge Problems
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A solid shaft is subjected to a torque of 150 Nm. Calculate the shear stress if the shaft diameter is 60 mm.
💡 Hint: Pay close attention to units for diameter.
A helical spring with 10 active coils and a mean diameter of 30 cm compresses under an axial load of 500 N. Determine the deflection given the wire diameter is 5 mm and shear modulus is 80 GPa.
💡 Hint: Make sure to calculate D and d in consistent units.
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