Question: A solid shaft is to transmit 300 kW at 80 rpm. The shear stress is not to exceed 60 MPa. Find the shaft diameter. Calculate

A solid shaft is to transmit 300 kW at 80 rpm. The shear stress is not to exceed 60 MPa. Find the shaft diameter. Calculate the percentage saving in weight if this shaft were replaced by a hollow one whose internal diameter equals 60 per cent of external diamter.

The length, material and maximum shear stress remain the same.

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