Question: 8. A torsion bar is used as a suspension element for a vehicle. The bar has a diameter of 20 mm. It is subjected

8. A torsion bar is used as a suspension element for a 

8. A torsion bar is used as a suspension element for a vehicle. The bar has a diameter of 20 mm. It is subjected to a torsional moment of 450 N.m and an axial tensile force of 36.0 kN. Draw a stress element on the surface of the bar, and then draw the Mohr's circle for the element.

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