The drive shaft of a dump truck is constructed of 3.5” OD x 1/4” wall round...

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The drive shaft of a dump truck is constructed of 3.5” OD x 1/4”wall round tubing made of ASTM A242 steel. The driveshaft is 65”long and is subjected to 500 lbf*ft of torque.

• What is the maximum shear stress in the drive shaft?

• What is the safety factor with respect to yielding?

• How much torque would result in a 1° twist of the driveshaft?

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SolutionGiven Length L 65inchTorque T 500 lbf x ft 500 x 12 lbf inchOuter Diameter D 35 inchMaximum Radius R 352 175 inchinternal    See Answer
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