How do I calculate the torsional strength of a steel shaft?

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How do I calculate the torsional strength of a steel shaft?

diameter is 14mm. How many lb-in can it stand before it snaps? Use generic steel.

2006-07-21 14:02:29 · 3 answers · asked by brian_with_an_i 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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Ask the boys over at the practical machinist forum.

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=1;hardset=0;start_point=0;DaysPrune=0&r=nfx&s=noprofile

2006-07-21 14:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pi x diam. of the shaft x tensil strength of material the shaft is made from.

2016-10-03 13:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by Roger O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Need more data.

Actual type of Steel (Important) - Metallurgy
Hardness of material (Important)
Heat Treatment (If any)

There are quite of number of factors missing.

2006-07-21 14:45:30 · answer #3 · answered by beedaduck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋