Question

A gear motor can develop 2 hp when it turns at 450rpm. If the motor turns a solid shaft with a diameter of 1 in., determine the maximum shear stress developed in the shaft. (30 pts)

Answer 1

Maximum shear stress is;

τ_max = 1427.12 psi

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given;

Power = 2 HP = 2 × 746 Watts = 1492 W

Angular speed;ω = 450 rev/min = 450 × 2π/60 rad/s = 47.124 rad/s

Diameter;d = 1 in

We know that; power = shear stress × angular speed

So,

P = τω

τ = P/ω

τ = 1492/47.124

τ = 31.66 N.m

Converting this to lb.in, we have;

τ = 280.2146 lb.in

Maximum shear stress is given by the formula;

τ_max = (τ•d/2)/J

J is polar moment of inertia given by the formula; J = πd⁴/32

So,

τ_max = (τ•d/2)/(πd⁴/32)

This reduces to;

τ_max = (16τ)/(πd³)

Plugging in values;

τ_max = (16 × 280.2146)/((π×1³)

τ_max = 1427.12 psi