2 - Torsional Shear Stress
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Practice Questions
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What is torsional shear stress?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to materials when they twist.
Write the formula for shear stress in a shaft.
💡 Hint: Remember the variables involved in torque and radius.
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What does τ represent in the shear stress formula?
💡 Hint: Think about what we’re calculating.
True or False: The greater the radius, the higher the shear stress for a given torque.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship in the shear stress formula.
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A solid shaft of length 3 m and diameter 0.1 m is subjected to a torque of 250 N·m. Calculate the shear stress and the total angle of twist in radians.
💡 Hint: Start with calculating J and use it in both shear stress and angle of twist formulas.
A hollow shaft with an outer diameter of 0.25 m and an inner diameter of 0.15 m carries a torque of 100 N·m. Calculate the maximum shear stress and compare it with the shear stress of a solid shaft of the same outer diameter.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the comparative aspect when discussing shear stress of hollow vs. solid.
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