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A hollow aluminum alloy [G = 3,800 ksi] shaft having a length of 12 ft, an outside diameter of 4.50 in., and a wall thickness of 0.50 in. rotates at 3 Hz. The allowable shear stress is 6 ksi, and the allowable angle of twist is 5°. What horsepower may the shaft transmit?

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Answer:

Horse power = 167.84 hp

Step-by-step explanation:

Horsepower is calculated using the formula;

P = T * w

See the attached file for the calculation

A hollow aluminum alloy [G = 3,800 ksi] shaft having a length of 12 ft, an outside-example-1
A hollow aluminum alloy [G = 3,800 ksi] shaft having a length of 12 ft, an outside-example-2
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