Question: Question 1 ( 3 0 Marks ) A steel propeller shaft of hollow circular cross - section has an outer diameter of 1 0 0

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A steel propeller shaft of hollow circular cross-section has an outer diameter of 100 mm and is required to transmit 1500 kW while rotating at 750 revolutions per minute (RPM). The modulus of rigidity (shear modulus) of the material is \( G=82\mathrm{GPa}\). Two design criteria have been specified:
(i). The maximum shear stress in the shaft is not to exceed 75 MPa .
(ii). The allowable angle of twist is 0.5 degrees per metre.
By considering each design criterion separately, calculate the required inner diameter of the shaft in each case, and hence specify the most appropriate wall thickness to satisfy both criteria.
Question 1 ( 3 0 Marks ) A steel propeller shaft

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