An aircraft engine develops 150kW at 1500rpm. The engine output shaft is steel which fails when the shear stress is 160N/mm2. a) If the output shaft is solid, determine a suitable diameter to give a safety factor of three. b) If the shaft is hollow with an external diameter of 50mm, calculate a suitable internal diameter to give a safety factor of three. Also, determine the percentage saving in weight.

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QB2 SHEAR AND TORSION
An aircraft engine develops 150kW at 1500rpm. The engine output shaft is steel which fails
when the shear stress is 160N/mm².
a) If the output shaft is solid, determine a suitable diameter to give a safety factor of three.
b) If the shaft is hollow with an external diameter of 50mm, calculate a suitable internal
diameter to give a safety factor of three. Also, determine the percentage saving in weight.
Transcribed Image Text:QB2 SHEAR AND TORSION An aircraft engine develops 150kW at 1500rpm. The engine output shaft is steel which fails when the shear stress is 160N/mm². a) If the output shaft is solid, determine a suitable diameter to give a safety factor of three. b) If the shaft is hollow with an external diameter of 50mm, calculate a suitable internal diameter to give a safety factor of three. Also, determine the percentage saving in weight.
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