A propeller shaft subjected to combined torsion and axial thrust is designed to resist a shear stress

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A propeller shaft subjected to combined torsion and axial thrust is designed to resist a shear stress of 56 MPa and a compressive stress of 85 MPa (see figure).
(a) Determine the principal stresses and show them on a sketch of a properly oriented element.
(b) Determine the maximum shear stresses and associated normal stresses and show them on a sketch of a properly oriented element.
A propeller shaft subjected to combined torsion and axial thrust
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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0495438076

7th edition

Authors: James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno

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