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In solid mechanics , torsion is the twisting of an object due to an applied torque . It is expressed in
newton meters(Nm) or foot-pound force (ftlbf). In sections perpendicular to the torque axis, the
resultant shear stress in this section is perpendicular to the radius. Home
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where maximum shear stress occursis oriented in such a way that its faces are either parallel or Engineering Videos
perpendicular to the axis of the shaft as shown in the figure. To obtain stress in other orientations, Engineering Calculators
plane stress transformation is needed for shear stresses found with this calculator. Engineering Toolbox
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List of Equations:
Description Symbol Equation

Shear stress

Angle of twist

Maximum shear stress max

Polar moment of inertia of solid shaft J

Polar moment of inertia of hollow shaft J

Power P P = [(T/12) x w]/5252

Variables

Torque T 1000 in-lbs

Rotation Speed w 3000 rpm

Outer Radius c2 5.000

Inner Radius c1 0.000 inch

Shaft Length L 100.000

Modulus of
Rigidity G 300,000,000 psi

Stress
Concentration Ktt 2

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Shear Stress 0 psi
Maximum Shear
Stress max 0 psi
Angle of Twist 0 Radians
Polar Moment
of Inertia of Shaft j 0 in^4
Power P 0 hp

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Symbol Description
T Torque to be transmitted
J Polar moment of inertia
p Radial distance to center of shaft
c1 Hollow shaft inner radius
c2 Shaft outer radius
L Length of the shaft
G Modulus of rigidity
w Rotation speed
P Power
K Stress concentration factor

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