A shaft required to transmit 50kW of power will be running at 100rev/min. The maximum twist in 3m length of the shaft is limited to 1.5 degree. If the maximum torque is 30 percent more than mean or average torque. Assume entirely elastic action and take modulus of rigidity for the shaft material G = 135 GN/?2.  Determine the following: a. Diameter of the shaft. b. Maximum shear stress developed in the shaft.

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A shaft required to transmit 50kW of power will be running at 100rev/min. The maximum twist in 3m length of the shaft is limited to 1.5 degree. If the maximum torque is 30 percent more than mean or average torque. Assume entirely elastic action and take modulus of rigidity for the shaft material G = 135 GN/?2. 
Determine the following:
a. Diameter of the shaft.
b. Maximum shear stress developed in the shaft.

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