The chain drive is mounted in the center for the system shown in figure.It can transmit 15 hp at a speed of 400 rpm and the sprocket has a pitch diameter of 6 inches. The shaft is made of ASTM-A 709 Grade 50 steel. A factor of safety of 2.5 is required. Is the design acceptable? Hint: You need to calculate torsion and bending stresses during solution.

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The chain drive is mounted in the center for the system shown in figure.It can transmit 15 hp at a speed of 400 rpm and the sprocket has a pitch diameter of 6 inches. The shaft is made of ASTM-A 709 Grade 50 steel. A factor of safety of 2.5 is required. Is the design acceptable?

Hint: You need to calculate torsion and bending stresses during solution.

114" dia.
12"
Transcribed Image Text:114" dia. 12"
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