5.

E X A M P L E

The stress distribution in a solid shaft has been plotted along three
arbitrary radial lines as shown in Fig. 510a. Determine the resultant
internal torque at the section.

56 MPa
50 mm
56 MPa

56 MPa
50 mm

56 MPa
(a)

(b)
Fig. 510

Solution I

The polar moment of inertia for the cross-sectional area is


J
(50 mm)4
9.82  106 mm4
2
Applying the torsion formula, with max
56 MPa
56 N/mm2, Fig. 510a,
we have
tmax =

T (50 mm)

56 N/mm2

(9.82  106) mm4
T
11.0 kNm

Tc
;
J

Ans.

Solution II

The same result can be obtained by finding the torque produced by the
stress distribution about the centroidal axis of the shaft. First we must
express t = f1r2. Using proportional triangles, Fig. 510b, we have
ksi 2
 t 568N/mm

=
 r 50
mm
2 in.


1.12 N/mm2
This stress acts on all portions of the differential ring element that has an area
dA = 2pr dr. Since the force created by t is dF = t dA, the torque is
dT
 dF
(dA)
(1.12)2 d
2.24 3 d
For the entire area over which t acts, we require
T

250
1
3 3
# in.6 Nmm
d dr

2.24
 r4 b `

T2.24
= 8pr
= 8pa
= 101
11.0kip
 10
4
0
0
0
50

11.0 kNm

Ans.

E X A M P L E

5.2
The solid shaft of radius c is subjected to a torque T, Fig. 511a.
Determine the fraction of T that is resisted by the material contained
within the outer region of the shaft, which has an inner radius of c>2 and
outer radius c.
Solution

The stress in the shaft varies linearly, such that t = 1r>c2tmax, Eq. 53.
Therefore, the torque dT on the ring (area) located within the lightershaded region, Fig. 511b, is

c
2

dT = r1t dA2 = r1r>c2tmax12pr dr2

For the entire lighter-shaded area the torque is

(a)

T =

Fig. 511a

max

Fig. 511

r3 dr

c>2

So that

(b)

2ptmax 1 4 c
=
r `
c
4
c>2

c
2

2ptmax
c

T =

15p
tmax c3
32

(1)

This torque T can be expressed in terms of the applied torque T by

first using the torsion formula to determine the maximum stress in the
shaft. We have
tmax =

Tc
Tc
=
J
1p>22c4

or
tmax =

2T
pc3

Substituting this into Eq. 1 yields

T =

15
T
16

Ans.

Here, approximately 94% of the torque is resisted by the lighter1

shaded region, and the remaining 6% of T (or 16
) is resisted by the inner
core of the shaft, r = 0 to r = c>2. As a result, the material located
at the outer region of the shaft is highly effective in resisting torque,
which justifies the use of tubular shafts as an efficient means for
transmitting torque, and thereby saves material.

E X A M P L E

5.3

The shaft shown in Fig. 512a is supported by two bearings and is

subjected to three torques. Determine the shear stress developed at
points A and B, located at section aa of the shaft, Fig. 512b.
4250 kNmm
4250 kNmm
3000 kNmm
a

1250 kNmm

3000 kNmm

a
T
x
(b)

(a)
Fig. 512

Fig. 512b

Solution

Internal Torque. The bearing reactions on the shaft are zero, provided
the shafts weight is neglected. Furthermore, the applied torques satisfy
moment equilibrium about the shafts axis.
The internal torque at section aa will be determined from the freebody diagram of the left segment, Fig. 512b. We have
Mx = 0;

# in. - 30
# in. - T =T 0
0 TT =
12.5
# in.
42.5 kip
kipkNmm
4250
kNmm
3000
1250kip
kNmm

Fig. 512c

A
1.89 MPa

Section Property. The polar moment of inertia for the shaft is


J
(75 mm)4
4.97  107 mm4
2

Shear Stress. Since point A is at 
c
75 mm,

B

Tc
1250 kNmm  75 mm
B



1.89 N/mm2
1.89 MPa
J
4.97  107 mm4

Ans.

Likewise for point B, at 
15 mm, we have

T
1250 kNmm  15 mm
B



0.377 MPa
J
4.97  107 mm4

0.377 MPa
75 mm
(c)

Ans.

The directions of these stresses on each element at A and B, Fig. 512c,

are established from the direction of the resultant internal torque T,
shown in Fig. 512b. Note carefully how the shear stress acts on the planes
of each of these elements.

15 mm

5.4

E X A M P L E

The pipe shown in Fig. 513a has an inner diameter of 80 mm and an

outer diameter of 100 mm. If its end is tightened against the support at
A using a torque wrench at B, determine the shear stress developed in
the material at the inner and outer walls along the central portion of the
pipe when the 80-N forces are applied to the wrench.
80 N
A

200 mm

Solution

C
80 N
300 mm

Internal Torque. A section is taken at an intermediate location C along

the pipes axis, Fig. 513b. The only unknown at the section is the internal
torque T. Force equilibrium and moment equilibrium about the x and z
axes are satisfied. We require

B
(a)

My = 0;

Fig. 513a
80 N

200 mm
80 N
300 mm

Section Property. The polar moment of inertia for the pipes crosssectional area is
p
J = [10.05 m24 - 10.04 m24] = 5.80110-62 m4
2
Shear Stress. For any point lying on the outside surface of the pipe,
r = co = 0.05 m, we have

(b)
x
Fig. 513b

to =

ti =

= 0.276 MPa

E
T
(c)

Fig. 513

40 N # m10.05 m2
Tco
= 0.345 MPa
=
J
5.80110-62 m4

Ans.

And for any point located on the inside surface, r = ci = 0.04 m, so that

80 N10.3 m2 + 80 N10.2 m2 - T = 0
T = 40 N # m

D=

0.345 MPa

40 N # m10.04 m2
Tci
= 0.276 MPa
=
J
5.80110-62 m4

Ans.

To show how these stresses act at representative points D and E on

the cross-sectional area, we will first view the cross section from the front
of segment CA of the pipe, Fig. 513a. On this section, Fig. 513c, the
resultant internal torque is equal but opposite to that shown in Fig. 513b.
The shear stresses at D and E contribute to this torque and therefore
act on the shaded faces of the elements in the directions shown. As a
consequence, notice how the shear-stress components act on the other
three faces. Furthermore, since the top face of D and the inner face of
E are in stress-free regions taken from the pipes outer and inner walls,
no shear stress can exist on these faces or on the other corresponding
faces of the elements.

E X A M P L E

5.5
A solid steel shaft AB shown in Fig. 514 is to be used to transmit 3750 W
from the motor M to which it is attached. If the shaft rotates at v = 175 rpm
and the steel has an allowable shear stress of allow
100 MPa, determine the
required diameter of the shaft to the nearest mm.

Fig. 514

Solution

The torque on the shaft is determined from Eq. 510, that is, P = Tv.
Expressing P in Newton-meters per second and v in radians/second,
we have
P
3750 Nm/s
v =

175 rev 2p rad 1 min

a
ba
b = 18.33 rad>s
min
1 rev
60 s

Thus,
P = Tv;

3750 Nm/s
T(18.33) rad/s

T
204.6 Nm

Applying Eq. 512 yields

p c4
T
J
=
=
tallow
c
2 c
1>3
1>3
# lb2112 in.>ft2
2(204.6 ftNm)(1000
mm/m)
21150.1
2T
c = a
b
= a
b
ptallow
(100
p114
500 N/mm
lb>in222)
c
10.92 mm

1/3

Since 2c
21.84 mm, select a shaft having a diameter of

d
22 mm

Ans.

E X A M P L E

5.6

A tubular shaft, having an inner diameter of 30 mm and an outer diameter

of 42 mm, is to be used to transmit 90 kW of power. Determine the frequency
of rotation of the shaft so that the shear stress will not exceed 50 MPa.
Solution

The maximum torque that can be applied to the shaft is determined from
the torsion formula.
Tc
tmax =
J
T10.021 m2
5011062 N>m2 =
1p>22[10.021 m24 - 10.015 m24]
T = 538 N # m
Applying Eq. 511, the frequency of rotation is
P = 2pfT
9011032 N # m>s = 2pf1538 N # m2
f = 26.6 Hz

Ans.

5.7

E X A M P L E

The gears attached to the fixed-end steel shaft are subjected to the torques
shown in Fig. 520a. If the shear modulus of elasticity is 80 GPa and the
shaft has a diameter of 14 mm, determine the displacement of the tooth P
on gear A. The shaft turns freely within the bearing at B.
Fig. 520a2

TCD = 130 Nm

TAC = 150 Nm
150 Nm

Fig. 520a1
40 Nm
D
280 Nm
C

150 Nm B
P
100 mm

150 Nm
280 Nm

0.5 m

0.3 m
0.4 m

(a)

Solution

Internal Torque. By inspection, the torques in segments AC, CD, and DE

are different yet constant throughout each segment. Free-body diagrams of
appropriate segments of the shaft along with the calculated internal torques
are shown in Fig. 520b. Using the right-hand rule and the established sign
convention that positive torque is directed away from the sectioned end of
the shaft, we have
TAC = +150 N # m

TCD = -130 N # m

TDE = -170 N # m

TDE = 170 Nm

40 Nm

150 Nm
280 Nm

These results are also shown on the torque diagram, Fig. 520c.
Angle of Twist. The polar moment of inertia for the shaft is
p
J = 10.007 m24 = 3.77110-92 m4
2
Applying Eq. 516 to each segment and adding the results algebraically,
we have
T (Nm)

(b)
Fig. 520b

Fig. 520c

1+150 N # m210.4 m2

TL
fA = a
=
JG
3.77110-92 m4[8011092 N>m2]
+

150

1-130 N # m210.3 m2

3.77110 2 m [80110 2 N>m 2]

-9

1-170 N # m210.5 m2

3.77110-92 m4[8011092 N>m22]

0.4

130

= -0.212 rad

Since the answer is negative, by the right-hand rule the thumb is directed
toward the end E of the shaft, and therefore gear A will rotate as shown
in Fig. 520d.
The displacement of tooth P on gear A is
SP = fAr = 10.212 rad21100 mm2 = 21.2 mm
Ans.
Remember that this analysis is valid only if the shear stress does not
exceed the proportional limit of the material.

0.7

1.2 x (m)

170
(c)
A = 0.212 rad

P
100 mm

sP

A
+x

(d)
Fig. 520

5.8

E X A M P L E

The two solid steel shafts shown in Fig. 521a are coupled together using
the meshed gears. Determine the angle of twist of end A of shaft AB when
the torque T = 45 N # m is applied. Take G = 80 GPa. Shaft AB is free to
rotate within bearings E and F, whereas shaft DC is fixed at D. Each shaft
has a diameter of 20 mm.
75 mm
C

D
1.5 m
T = 45 Nm
A

2m

B
150 mm

(a)

Solution

(M D) z
( TD)x = 22.5 Nm

(MD )y
Dy

Dz
D

Fig. 521a

Internal Torque. Free-body diagrams for each shaft are shown in Fig.
521b and 521c. Summing moments along the x axis of shaft AB yields the
tangential reaction between the gears of F = 45 N # m>0.15 m = 300 N.
Summing moments about the x axis of shaft DC, this force then creates a
torque of 1TD2x = 300 N10.075 m2 = 22.5 N # m on shaft DC.
+

Dx 0.075 m

Fig. 521b
F = 300 N
(b)

Angle of Twist. To solve the problem, we will first calculate the rotation
of gear C due to the torque of 22.5 N # m in shaft DC, Fig. 521b. This
angle of twist is
fC =

1+22.5 N # m211.5 m2
TLDC
= +0.0269 rad
=
JG
1p>2210.010 m24[8011092 N>m2]

Since the gears at the end of the shaft are in mesh, the rotation fC of
gear C causes gear B to rotate fB, Fig. 521c, where
fB10.15 m2 = 10.0269 rad210.075 m2
fB = 0.0134 rad

B = 0.0134 rad

T = 45 Nm
+

Ey

F = 300 N

Ez

0.150 m
B

Fy
Fz
(c)

Fig. 521

We will now determine the angle of twist of end A with respect to end
B of shaft AB caused by the 45 N # m torque, Fig. 521c. We have
fA>B =

1+45 N # m212 m2
TABLAB
= +0.0716 rad
=
JG
1p>2210.010 m24[8011092 N>m2]

The rotation of end A is therefore determined by adding fB and fA>B,

since both angles are in the same direction, Fig. 521c. We have
fA = fB + fA>B = 0.0134 rad + 0.0716 rad = +0.0850 rad Ans.

E X A M P L E

5.9

The 50-mm-diameter solid cast-iron post shown in Fig. 522a is buried

600 mm in soil. If a torque is applied to its top using a rigid wrench,
determine the maximum shear stress in the post and the angle of twist
at its top. Assume that the torque is about to turn the post, and the soil
exerts a uniform torsional resistance of t Nmm/mm along its 600 mm
buried length. G
40(103) MPa.

150 mm
100 N

150 mm 100 N

50 mm

Solution

900 mm

Internal Torque. The internal torque in segment AB of the post is

constant. From the free-body diagram, Fig. 522b, we have
TAB
100 N(300 mm)
30  103 Nmm
Mz = 0;
C

The magnitude of the uniform distribution of torque along the buried

segment BC can be determined from equilibrium of the entire post, Fig.
522c. Here
100 N(300 mm)  t(600 mm)
0
Mz = 0
t
50 Nmm

(a)
Fig. 522a
150 mm

Hence, from a free-body diagram of a section of the post located at the

position x within region BC, Fig. 522d, we have
Mz = 0;
TBC  50x
0
TBC
50x

150 mm 100 N

100 N

TAB

Maximum Shear Stress. The largest shear stress occurs in region AB,
since the torque is largest there and J is constant for the post. Applying
the torsion formula, we have
30  103 Nmm (25 mm)
TAB
max




1.22 N/mm2
J
(/2)(25 mm)4

600 mm

(b)
Fig. 522b

150 mm

Ans.

150 mm 100 N

100 N

Angle of Twist. The angle of twist at the top can be determined relative
to the bottom of the post, since it is fixed and yet is about to turn. Both
segments AB and BC twist, and so in this case we have
LBC
TBC dx
TABLAB
fA =
+
JG
JG
0

3
24in.
# in.2
(30 
Nmm)(900
mm)
1300
lb 10
12.5x
dx

=
+
JG
JG
JG 0

600
0

50x dx

JG

2
2
2 # 2
27
 10lb6 #Nmm
12.5[1242
>2] lb
50[(600)
/2]inNmm2
in2
10 800
=
+
JG
JG JG
JG

# in2 2
3014400
106lbNmm
=
=
0.00167
0.00147rad
rad
4 4
3
1p>2211
5500110
lb>in2 2
(/2)(25in.2
mm)
40(103)2 Nmm

900 mm

TBC

24t

x
t = 50 Nmm/mm

(d)

Ans.

Fig. 522d

600 mm
(c)
Fig. 522

5.10

E X A M P L E

The tapered shaft shown in Fig. 523a is made of a material having a

shear modulus G. Determine the angle of twist of its end B when
subjected to the torque.
Solution

Internal Torque. By inspection or from the free-body diagram of a section

located at the arbitrary position x, Fig. 523b, the internal torque is T.

Fig. 523a

c2
c

Angle of Twist. Here the polar moment of inertia varies along the
shafts axis and therefore we must express it in terms of the coordinate
x. The radius c of the shaft at x can be determined in terms of x by
proportion of the slope of line AB in Fig. 523c. We have

c1

c2 - c
c2 - c1
=
x
L

x
y

c = c2 - xa

L
B

Thus, at x,
J1x2 =

(a)

c2 - c1
b
L

c2 - c1 4
p
cc2 - xa
bd
2
L

Applying Eq. 514, we have

f =

T dx
2T
=
pG
c2 - c1 4
p
a b cc2 - xa
bd G
2
L
f = a

(b)
Fig. 523b
x
L

dx
c2 - c1 4
cc2 - xa
bd
L

Performing the integration using an integral table, the result becomes

c2
A

2T
b
pG

c2 - c1
c2 - c1 3
b cc2 - xa
bd
L
L
L
1
1
2T
a
b a 3 - 3b
=
pG 31c2 - c12 c1
c2
3a

Rearranging terms yields

c
c2 c

B
c1
c2 c1
(c)
Fig. 523

f =

2TL c22 + c1 c2 + c21

a
b
3pG
c31c32

To partially check this result, note that when c1 = c2 = c, then

TL
TL
f =
=
4
JG
[1p>22c ]G
which is Eq. 515.

Ans.

E X A M P L E

5.11

The solid steel shaft shown in Fig. 525a has a diameter of 20 mm. If it is
subjected to the two torques, determine the reactions at the fixed supports
A and B.
Fig. 525a
A

500 Nm

500 Nm
D

TA
0.3 m
800 Nm

800 Nm
1.5 m

C
B

0.2 m

TB
(b)

(a)

Fig. 525b

Solution

Equilibrium. By inspection of the free-body diagram, Fig. 525b, it is

seen that the problem is statically indeterminate since there is only one
available equation of equilibrium, whereas TA and TB are unknown. We
require
Mx = 0;

-TB + 800 N # m - 500 N # m - TA = 0

(1)

Compatibility. Since the ends of the shaft are fixed, the angle of twist
of one end of the shaft with respect to the other must be zero. Hence,
the compatibility equation can be written as
fA>B = 0
This condition can be expressed in terms of the unknown torques by
using the loaddisplacement relationship, f = TL>JG. Here there are
three regions of the shaft where the internal torque is constant, BC, CD,
and DA. On the free-body diagrams in Fig. 525c we have shown the
internal torques acting on segments of the shaft which are sectioned in
each of these regions. Using the sign convention established in Sec. 5.4,
we have
1TA + 500 N # m211.5 m2
TA10.3 m2
-TB10.2 m2
+
+
= 0
JG
JG
JG
or
(2)
1.8TA - 0.2TB = -750
Solving Eqs. 1 and 2 yields

TA = -345 N # m

TB = 645 N # m

TB

TB

TA + 500
TA
TA
(c)
Fig. 525

Ans.

The negative sign indicates that TA acts in the opposite direction of that
shown in Fig. 525b.

TA

500 Nm

E X A M P L E

5.12
The shaft shown in Fig. 526a is made from a steel tube, which is bonded
to a brass core. If a torque of T
250 Nm is applied at its end, plot the
shear-stress distribution along a radial line of its cross-sectional area.
Take Gst
80 GPa, Gbr
36 GPa.

Fig. 526b

Tbr

B
Tst

20 mm

A
T = 250 Nm

1.2 m

10 mm

x
(a)

(b)

250 Nm
Fig. 526

Solution

Equilibrium. A free-body diagram of the shaft is shown in Fig. 526b.

The reaction at the wall has been represented by the unknown amount
of torque resisted by the steel, Tst, and by the brass, Tbr. Equilibrium
requires

Tst  Tbr 250 Nm
0

(1)

Compatibility. We require the angle of twist of end A to be the same

for both the steel and brass since they are bonded together. Thus,
f = fst = fbr
Applying the loaddisplacement relationship, f = TL>JG, we have
T
TststLL

=

4 4
4 4
mm)
(10in.2
mm)
]80(10332) kip>in
N/mm22
(/2)[(20in.2
1p>22[11
-10.5
]11.4110
Tbr
brL

44
1p>2210.5
in.2 5.20110
kip>in22
36(103)32N/mm
(/2)(10 mm)
Tst
33.33 Tbr

(2)

Solving Eqs. 1 and 2, we get

Tst
242.72 N m
Tbr
7.28 N m
These torques act throughout the entire length of the shaft, since no
external torques act at intermediate points along the shafts axis. The shear
stress in the brass core varies from zero at its center to a maximum at the
interface where it contacts the steel tube. Using the torsion formula,
7.28 N mm (103) mm/m 10 mm

(br)max


4.63 N/mm2
4.63 MPa
(/2)(10 mm)4
For the steel, the minimum shear stress is also at this interface,
242.72 N m 103 mm/m 10 mm
(st)min


10.30 N/mm2
10.30 MPa

(/2)[(20 mm)4  (10 mm)4]

and the maximum shear stress is at the outer surface,
242.72 N m 103 mm/m 20 mm

(st)max


20.60 N/mm2
20.60 MPa
(/2)[(20 mm)4  (10 mm)4]
The results are plotted in Fig. 526c. Note the discontinuity of shear
stress at the brass and steel interface. This is to be expected, since the
materials have different moduli of rigidity; i.e., steel is stiffer than brass
1Gst 7 Gbr2 and thus it carries more shear stress at the interface.
Although the shear stress is discontinuous here, the shear strain is not.
Rather, the shear strain is the same for both the brass and the steel. This
can be shown by using Hookes law, g = t>G. At the interface, Fig. 526d,
the shear strain is


4.63 N/mm2

0.1286(103) rad
G 36(103) N/mm2
10.30 MPa

Fig.
526c
20.60
MPa

0.1286(103) rad

4.63 MPa

max

20 mm

10 mm
Shearstress distribution

Shearstrain distribution

(c)

(d)

E X A M P L E

5.13
The 6061-T6 aluminum shaft shown in Fig. 529 has a cross-sectional
area in the shape of an equilateral triangle. Determine the largest
torque T that can be applied to the end of the shaft if the allowable
shear stress is allow
56 MPa and the angle of twist at its end is
restricted to fallow = 0.02 rad. How much torque can be applied to a
shaft of circular cross section made from the same amount of
material? Gal
26 GPa.
Solution

T
60

1.2 m

By inspection, the resultant internal torque at any cross section

along the shafts axis is also T. Using the formulas for tmax and f in
Table 51, we require
20T
20T

56 N/mm2

tallow = 3 ;
a
(40 mm)3
T
179.2(103) Nmm
179.2 Nm
Also,

40 mm

fallow
Fig. 529

3
46T(1.2
m)(10in.>ft2
) mm/m
46T14 ft2112

0.02 rad =
44
63
2 2
11.5
in.2 [3.7110
] ]
(40 mm)
[26(10 2) lb>in
N/mm
T
24.12(103) Nmm
24.12 Nm

46TL
= 4 ;
a Gal

Ans.

By comparison, the torque is limited due to the angle of twist.

Circular Cross Section. If the same amount of aluminum is to be
used in making the same length of shaft having a circular cross section,
then the radius of the cross section can be calculated. We have
A circle = A triangle;

1
11.5
in.211.5
(40 mm)
(40sin
sin602
60)
2
c
14.850 mm

pc2 =

The limitations of stress and angle of twist then require

T(14.850 mm)
Tc

56 N/mm2

;
tallow =
J
(/2)(14.850 mm)4
T
288.06(103) Nmm
288.06 Nm
fallow =

TL
;
JGal

3
T(1.2
m)(10in.>ft2
) mm/m
T14 ft2112
0.02 rad =
44
1p>2210.557
in.2 [3.7110
lb>in2]2]
(/2)(14.85 mm)
[26(1036)2 N/mm
Ans.
T
33.10(103) Nmm
33.10 Nm

Again, the angle of twist limits the applied torque.

Comparing this result (33.10 Nm) with that given above (24.12 Nm), it
is seen that a shaft of circular cross section can support 37% more torque
than the one having a triangular cross section.

5.14

E X A M P L E

Calculate the average shear stress in a thin-walled tube having a circular

cross section of mean radius rm and thickness t, which is subjected to a
torque T, Fig. 531a. Also, what is the relative angle of twist if the tube
has a length L?
Solution

rm

Average Shear Stress. The mean area for the tube is A m = pr2m.
Applying Eq. 518 gives

tavg =
(a)

Fig. 531a

max

p 4
1r - r4i 2
2 o
p
= 1r2o + r2i 21r2o - r2i 2
2

J =

avg

rm

avg

Ans.

We can check the validity of this result by applying the torsion formula.
In this case, using Eq. 59, we have

Actual shearstress
distribution
(torsion formula)

T
T
=
2tA m
2ptr2m

p 2
1ro + r2i 21ro + ri21ro - ri2
2
p
Since rm L ro L ri and t = ro - ri, J = 12r2m212rm2t = 2pr3mt
2
Trm
Trm
T
so that
tavg =
=
=
3
J
2prmt
2ptr2m
=

Ans.

Average shearstress
distribution
(thin-wall approximation)

(b)

Fig. 531

which agrees with the previous result.

The average shear-stress distribution acting throughout the tubes cross
section is shown in Fig. 531b. Also shown is the shear-stress distribution
acting on a radial line as calculated using the torsion formula. Notice
how each tavg acts in a direction such that it contributes to the resultant
torque T at the section. As the tubes thickness decreases, the shear stress
throughout the tube becomes more uniform.
Angle of Twist. Applying Eq. 520, we have
f =

TL
TL
ds
=
ds
2
4A mG C t
41pr2m22Gt C

The integral represents the length around the centerline boundary, which
is 2prm. Substituting, the final result is
f =

TL
2pr3mGt

Show that one obtains this same result using Eq. 515.

Ans.

5.15

E X A M P L E

The tube is made of C86100 bronze and has a rectangular cross section
as shown in Fig. 532a. If it is subjected to the two torques, determine
the average shear stress in the tube at points A and B. Also, what is the
Fig.
532aat E.
angle of twist of end C? The tube is
fixed

35 Nm
B
25 Nm
A

3 mm

E
B

60 mm

25 Nm
D

5 mm

1.5 m

(b)

3 mm
40 mm

60 Nm

Fig. 532b
60 Nm

0.5 m
(a)

60 Nm

Solution

Average Shear Stress. If the tube is sectioned through points A and B,

the resulting free-body diagram is shown in Fig. 532b. The internal
torque is 35 N # m. As shown in Fig. 532d, the area A m is
A m = 10.035 m210.057 m2 = 0.00200 m2
Applying Eq. 518 for point A, tA = 5 mm, so that
T
35 N # m
tA =
=
= 1.75 MPa
Ans.
2tA m
210.005 m210.00200 m22
And for point B, tB = 3 mm, and therefore
T
35 N # m
tB =
= 2.92 MPa
=
2tA m
210.003 m210.00200 m22

60 Nm
(c)

Fig. 532c

57 mm

Am

Ans.
35 mm

These results are shown on elements of material located at points A

and B, Fig. 532e. Note carefully how the 35-N # m torque in Fig. 532b
creates these stresses on the color-shaded faces of each element.
Angle of Twist. From the free-body diagrams in Fig. 532b and 532c,
the internal torques in regions DE and CD are 35 N # m and 60 N # m,
respectively. Following the sign convention outlined in Sec. 5.4, these
torques are both positive. Thus, Eq. 520 becomes
ds
TL
f = a
2
4A mG C t
60 N # m10.5 m2
35 mm
57 mm
=
b + 2a
bd
c2a
2 2
9
2
5 mm
3 mm
410.00200 m 2 138110 2 N>m 2
35 N # m11.5 m2
35 mm
57 mm
b + 2a
bd
+
c2a
5 mm
3 mm
410.00200 m22213811092 N>m22
= 6.29110 -32 rad
Ans.

(d)

Fig. 532d

2.92 MPa

1.75 MPa
A

(e)

Fig. 532

E X A M P L E

5.16
A square aluminum tube has the dimensions shown in Fig. 533a.
Determine the average shear stress in the tube at point A if it is subjected
to a torque of 85 Nm.Also compute the angle of twist due to this loading.
Take Gal
26 GPa.
Fig. 533a

60 mm
10 mm

1.5 mm

85 Nm
60 mm
10 mm
(a)

Solution

Average Shear Stress. By inspection, the internal resultant torque at the

cross section where point A is located is T
85 Nm. From Fig. 533b,
the area A m, shown shaded, is
Am
(50 mm)(50 mm)
2500 mm2
Applying Eq. 518,
50 mm

Am

tavg =

# ft112
3
8585lbNm
T
(10in.>ft2
) mm/m
=
= 163
psi N/mm2

1.7
2
2tA m
210.5
in.216.25 inmm
2 2)
2(10 mm)(2500

Ans.

Since t is constant except at the corners, the average shear stress is the same
at all points on the cross section. It is shown acting on an element located
at point A in Fig. 533c. Note that tavg acts upward on the color-shaded face,
since it contributes to the internal resultant torque T at the section.

50 mm
(b)

Fig. 533b

A
1.7 MPa

Angle of Twist. The angle of twist caused by T is determined from

Eq. 520; i.e.,
# ft112
3
ds
ft2112
in.>ft2
85
ds
TL
85 lb
Nm
(103in.>ft215
mm/m)(1.5
m)(10
mm/m) ds

=
f =
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
3
2
(10
in.2 mm)
4A mG C t
416.25
in mm
2 [3.80110
2 lb>in
] ]C 10.5B
4(2500
) [26(10
) N/mm
-1
4 -3
2 in1
= 0.206110

0.196(10
) mm

(c)

Fig. 533

ds
C
Here the integral represents the length around the centerline boundary
of the tube, Fig. 533b. Thus,


0.196(104) mm1[4(50 mm)]
3.92(103) rad

Ans.

E X A M P L E

5.17

A thin tube is made from three 5-mm-thick A-36 steel plates such that
it has a cross section that is triangular as shown in Fig. 534a. Determine
the maximum torque T to which it can be subjected, if the allowable
shear stress is tallow = 90 MPaFig.
and
the tube is restricted to twist no more
534a
than f = 2110-32 rad.
T

200 mm
200 mm
3m
T

200 mm

(a)

Solution

The area A m is shown shaded in Fig. 534b. It is

1
A m = 1200 mm21200 mm sin 602
2

60

= 17.3211032 mm2110-6 m2>mm22 = 17.32110-32 m2

The greatest average shear stress occurs at points where the tubes
thickness is smallest, which is along the sides and not at the corners.
Applying Eq. 518, with t = 0.005 m, yields
T
T
; 9011062 N>m2 =
tavg =
2tA m
210.005 m2117.32110-32 m22
T = 15.6 kN # m
Also, from Eq. 520, we have
f =
0.002 rad =

ds
TL
4A 2mG C t
T13 m2

ds
4117.32110-32 m22[7511092 N>m2] C 10.005 m2
300.0 = T

ds
C
The integral represents the sum of the dimensions along the three sides
of the center-line boundary. Thus,
300.0 = T[310.20 m2]
T = 500 N # m

Ans.

By comparison, the application of torque is restricted due to the angle

of twist.

Am

200 mm
(b)

Fig. 534

5.18

E X A M P L E

The stepped shaft shown in Fig. 537a is supported by bearings at A and B.

Determine the maximum stress in the shaft due to the applied torques. The
fillet at the junction of each shaft has a radius of r = 6 mm.
30 Nm
B
60 Nm
30 Nm
40 mm
A

20 mm

(a)

Fig. 537

Solution
T =30 Nm

30 Nm

(b)

Internal Torque. By inspection, moment equilibrium about the axis of

the shaft is satisfied. Since the maximum shear stress occurs at the rooted
ends of the smaller diameter shafts, the internal torque 130 N # m2 can
be found there by applying the method of sections, Fig. 537b.
Maximum Shear Stress. The stress-concentration factor can be
determined by using Fig. 536. From the shaft geometry, we have

Fig. 537b

2140 mm2
D
=
= 2
d
2120 mm2
max

6 mm
r
=
= 0.15
d
2120 mm2

= 3.10 MPa

Thus, the value of K = 1.3 is obtained.

Applying Eq. 521, we have
Shearstress
distribution
predicted by
torsion formula

Actual shearstress
distribution caused
by stress concentration
(c)
Fig. 537c

tmax = K

Tc
;
J

tmax = 1.3 c

30 N # m10.020 m2
1p>2210.020 m24

d = 3.10 MPa

Ans.

From experimental evidence, the actual stress distribution along a radial

line of the cross section at the critical section looks similar to that shown
in Fig. 537c. Notice how this compares with the linear stress distribution
found from the torsion formula.

E X A M P L E

5.19
The tubular shaft in Fig. 542a is made of an aluminum alloy that is
assumed to have an elastic-plastic tg diagram as shown. Determine (a)
the maximum torque that can be applied to the shaft without causing
the material to yield, (b) the maximum torque or plastic torque that can
be applied to the shaft. What should the minimum shear strain at the
outer radius be in order to develop a plastic torque?

50 mm

30 mm

Solution
T

Maximum Elastic Torque. We require the shear stress at the outer fiber
to be 20 MPa. Using the torsion formula, we have

(MPa)

tY =
20

(rad)

0.286 (10 3 )
(a)

2011062 N>m2 =

TYc
;
J

TY10.05 m2

1p>22[10.05 m24 - 10.03 m24]

TY
3.42 kN m
Ans.
The shear-stress and shear-strain distributions for this case are shown
in Fig. 542b. The values at the tubes inner wall are obtained by
proportion.
Plastic Torque. The shear-stress distribution in this case is shown in
Fig. 542c. Application of Eq. 523 requires t = tY. We have
0.05 m
0.05m
1
[2011062 N>m2]r2 dr = 125.6611062 r3 `
Tp = 2p
3
0.03 m
0.03 m
#
Ans.
= 4.10 kN m

Fig. 542a
50 mm 12 MPa
20 MPa

For this tube Tp represents a 20% increase in torque capacity compared

with the elastic torque TY.

30 mm

Outer Radius Shear Strain. The tube becomes fully plastic when the
shear strain at the inner wall becomes 0.286110-32 rad, as shown in
Fig. 542c. Since the shear strain remains linear over the cross section,
Elastic shearstress distribution
the plastic strain at the outer fibers of the tube in Fig. 542c is determined
by proportion;
0.286110-32 rad
go
=
0.286 (10 3) rad
50 mm
30 mm
go = 0.477110-32 rad
Ans.
3
0.172 (10 ) rad

Fig. 542c
20 MPa
Elastic shearstrain distribution

0.477 (10 3 ) rad

(b)
0.286 (10 3 ) rad
Fig. 542
Plastic shearstress distribution

Initial plastic shearstrain distribution

(c)

E X A M P L E

5.20

A solid circular shaft has a radius of 20 mm and length of 1.5 m. The

material has an elastic-plastic tg diagram as shown in Fig. 543a.
Determine the torque needed to twist the shaft f = 0.6 rad.
Fig. 543a

(MPa)

75

0.0016

0.008

(rad)

(a)

Solution

To solve the problem, we will first obtain the shear-strain distribution,

then establish the shear-stress distribution. Once this is known, the
applied torque can be determined.
The maximum shear strain occurs at the surface of the shaft, r = c.
Since the angle of twist is f = 0.6 rad for the entire 1.5-m length of shaft,
then using Eq. 525 for the entire length, we have
L
f = g ;
r

0.6 =

gmax11.5 m2
10.02 m2

Y = 0.0016 rad
max = 0.008 rad
20 mm

Shearstrain distribution

gmax = 0.008 rad

(b)

The shear-strain distribution, which always varies linearly, is shown in

Fig. 543b. Note that yielding of the material occurs since
gmax 7 gY = 0.0016 rad in Fig. 543a. The radius of the elastic core, rY,
can be obtained by proportion. From Fig. 543b,
rY
0.02 m
=
0.0016
0.008
rY = 0.004 m = 4 mm

Y=

20 mm

Based on the shear-strain distribution, the shear-stress distribution,

plotted over a radial line segment, is shown in Fig. 543c. The torque can
now be obtained using Eq. 526. Substituting in the numerical data yields
ptY
14c3 - r3Y2
T =
6
p[7511062 N>m2]
[410.02 m23 - 10.004 m23]
6
= 1.25 kN # m

Fig. 543b

Y = 4 mm
Shearstress distribution
(c)
Fig. 543

Ans.

75 MPa

E X A M P L E
T

5.21

Fig. 546a
c i = 25 mm

co = 50 mm

A tube is made from a brass alloy having a length of 1.5 m and crosssectional area shown in Fig. 546a. The material has an elastic-plastic tg
diagram, also shown in Fig. 546a. Determine the plastic torque Tp. What
are the residual-shear-stress distribution and permanent twist of the tube
that remain if Tp is removed just after the tube becomes fully plastic?
G
42 GPa.
Solution

(MPa)

Plastic Torque. The plastic torque Tp will strain the tube such that all
the material yields. Hence the stress distribution will appear as shown in
Fig. 546b. Applying Eq. 523, we have
Tp = 2p

co

tYr2 dr =

ci

(rad)

0.002

(a)
84 MPa
Tp

(b)

Plastic torque applied

Tp

Fig. 546b

52.26 MPa

(c)

= 104.52 MPa

Plastic torque reversed

2

(84 N/mm2)[(50 mm)3  (25 mm)3]
19.24(106) Nmm Ans.
3
When the tube just becomes fully plastic, yielding has started at the
inner radius, i.e., at ci
25 mm, gY = 0.002 rad, Fig. 546a. The angle of
twist that occurs can be determined from Eq. 525, which for the entire
tube becomes
3
10.002215
(0.002)(1.5ft2112
m)(10in.>ft2
mm/m)
L

0.120
fp = gY =
= 0.120
rad rad
g l
ci
11
in.2
(25
mm)
Then Tp is removed, or in effect reapplied in the opposite direction,
then the fictitious linear shear-stress distribution shown in Fig. 546c
must be superimposed on the one shown in Fig. 546b. In Fig. 546c, the
maximum shear stress or the modulus of rupture is computed from the
torsion formula
tr =

Tpco
J

6
# in.212(50in.2mm)
1175.9 kip
19.24(10
) Nmm
104.52
=

14.93
ksi N/mm2
104.52 MPa
=
4 4
in.24 4 -11
] ]
(1p>22[12
/2)[(50 mm)
(25in.2
mm)

Also, at the inner wall of the tube the shear stress is

251 mm
in.

i
(104.52
MPa)
52.26
ti = 114.93
ksi2a
b =
7.47
ksiMPa
502 mm
in.
From Fig. 546a, G
Y/
Y
84 N/mm2/(0.002 rad)
42(103) MPa, so
that the corresponding angle of twist fp upon removal of Tp is therefore

Fig. 546c

(d)

31.74 MPa

20.52 MPa

fp =
Residual shearstress distribution
Fig. 546

2p
tY1c3o - c3i 2
3

84

6 #
3
in.215(1.5
ft2112
in.>ft2
1175.9 kip
19.24(10
) Nmm
m)(10
mm/m)

0.0747
rad b rad i
=
4
4
3 2 = 0.0747
4
4
(/2)[(50 in.2
mm) -11
(25
mm)
]42(10
) N/mm2
JG
1p>22[12
in.2
]6000
kip>in

TpL

The resulting residual-shear-stress distribution is therefore shown in

Fig. 546d. The permanent rotation of the tube after Tp is removed is
d+

f = 0.120 - 0.0747 = 0.0453 rad g

Ans.