Two solid shafts, 50 mm in diameter, are connected by a flange coupling with six bolts and a pitch circle diameter of 95 mm. If the maximum shear stress in the shaft due to a torque is to be the same as the shear stress in the bolts, calculate a suitable bolt diameter. If the maximum working shear stress is limited to 55 MPa, what maximum power will be transmitted by the coupling at 700 r/min?

Two solid shafts, 50 mm in diameter, are connected by a flange coupling with six bolts and a pitch circle diameter of 95 mm. If the maximum shear stress in the shaft due to a torque is to be the same as the shear stress in the bolts, calculate a suitable bolt diameter. If the maximum working shear stress is limited to 55 MPa, what maximum power will be transmitted by the coupling at 700 r/min?

Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere

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Chapter3: Torsion

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Problem 3.7.8P: A tubular shaft being designed for use on a construction site must transmit 120 kW at 1,75 Hz, The...

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