Example

 The shaft in the figure is

made of Class 20 cast iron.
The ends are simply-
supported, but are keyed
against rotation. The stress
concentration factor at the
bracket is 2.5. Find the
diameter of the shaft using
maximum normal stress
theory, if the required factor
of safety is 2.25.

(For Class 20 Cast Iron,

σut = 200 MPa)