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Assignment Module - 3&4

The document outlines problems related to torsion and energy methods in mechanical engineering, including calculations for shear stress, torque, and shaft diameters for various power transmission scenarios. It also includes derivations and proofs of strain energy expressions and theorems such as Castigliano's and Maxwell's Reciprocal theorem. The submission date for the module is set for January 3, 2026.

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Assignment Module - 3&4

The document outlines problems related to torsion and energy methods in mechanical engineering, including calculations for shear stress, torque, and shaft diameters for various power transmission scenarios. It also includes derivations and proofs of strain energy expressions and theorems such as Castigliano's and Maxwell's Reciprocal theorem. The submission date for the module is set for January 3, 2026.

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Module 3: Torsion

1. Determine the maximum shear stress induced in a solid shaft of diameter 15cm
when the shaft transmits 150kW power at 180 rpm. [Sol: 𝛕 = 𝟏𝟐 𝐍/𝒎𝒎𝟐 ]
2. A hollow shaft is to transmit 300 kW at 80 rpm. If the shear stress is not to exceed
50MN/m2 and diameter ration is 3/7. Find the required diameters if the twist is
1.2o and length is 2m. Assuming maximum torque is 20% greater than mean. Take
G = 80GN/m2. [Sol: recommended 𝐝𝟎 = 𝟏𝟔𝟓 𝐦𝐦 & 𝐝𝐢 = 𝟔𝟗 𝐦𝐦]
3. Find the diameter of the shaft required to transmit 60 KW at 150 rpm if the
maximum torque is 25% more than the mean torque for a maximum permissible
shear – stress of 60MN/m2. Find also the angle of twist for a length of 4m. Take G
= 80GPa. [Sol: d = 73.99mm, angle of twist = 4.6o]
4. Determine the diameter of solid shaft which will transmit 440kW at 280rpm. If
maximum torsional shear stress is 40N/mm2. Take G = 84kN/mm2. [Sol: d =
124mm]
5. A hollow shaft is to transmit 200 KW at 80 rpm. If the shear stress is not to exceed
60 MPa and internal diameter is 0.6 of the external diameters, find the diameters
of the shaft. [Sol: do = 132.40mm, di = 79.44mm]
6. Compare weight of a solid shaft with that of a hollow shaft having the same length
to transmit the given power at a given speed, if the material used for both the shafts
is same. Take the inner diameter of hollow shaft is 0.6 times the outer diameter
[Sol: weight ratio = 1.457]

Module – 4: Energy Methods


1. Derive an expression for Strain energy due to axial loading
2. Derive an expression for Strain energy due to torsional loading
3. Derive an expression for Strain energy due to bending load
4. State and prove Castigliano’s theorem I
5. State and prove Castigliano’s theorem II
6. State and prove Maxwell Reciprocal theorem

SUBMISSION DATE: 03-01-2026

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