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nD
AND COLUMNS
16T
SOLUTION (PSE MODULE 25.1) 7000 psi =

(23/16 in
1. A short shaft transmits 200 hp at 300 pm. Calculate the diameter of the T 4082.74 in-lb
shaft in inches.
A. 5 C. 4 AnsA
B. 2 D. 3
6. How much power is transmited to a 3 in diameter short shaft carrying two
pulleys close to the bearings ?
Selutien A. 199 kW C 150 hp
P= D'N
Factor
B. 149.1 kW D. 110.6 hp

Since it is a short shaft (Factor is 38) Selukion:

Thus. P= from PMC

38
200 hp D (300rpm)
D 2.937 3.0 in
38 280)38 199 hphp
p-)(280)=99 ho 0.746 kW 149 05 kW
Ans. D Ans B

2. What is the line shaft diameter used to transmit 12 HP at 180 rpm with 7. The shaft whose torque varies from 2000 to 6000 in lbs has 1 1/2 in in
torsional deflection of 0.08 degrees per ft length? diameter and 60000 psi yield strength. Compute for the shaft mean
A. 3 in. C. 2.35 in average stress.
B. 5 cm D. 62 mm A. 6036 psi C. 5162 psi
B. 6810 psi D. 5550 psi
htion :
NSTITU Seleken ;

6lp
TD
12hp-(180pm)
(4.6) Note: Tm T 2
D 2.337in =59.37 mm Thus,

Ans. C (2000+ 6000 in-lb

16
Sm 6036.1psi
3. Calculate the maximum unit shear in a 3 inch diameter steel shafting
that transmits 24000 in Ib. of torque at 99 rpm.
(1 1/2in)°
A. 4530 psi C. 3860 psi Ans: A m
B. 4250 psi D. 4930 psi
8. Two parallel shaft connected by pure rolling turn in the same direction
Selukion and having a speed ratio of 2.75. what is the distance of the two shaft if
16(24000 in-ib) the smaller cylinder is 22 cm. in diameter.

Ss340
S T A. 16.60 cm C. 25.25 cm
(3in) B. 30.25 cm D. 19.25 cm
Ss=4527.07 psi
Solulion
Ans. A
4. What is the power transmitted in HP by the shaft rotating 1200 rpm D,N,=D,N2
and subjected to torsional moment of 1200 MN? (22 cm)(2.75)-D2
A. 202 C. 150 D,= 60.5 cm
B. 252 D. 171

Then C= "21(Same Direction)

22
So.C cm= 19.25 em
Th 2
P=
Factor Ans.D
(1200 MN-M)(1 200rpm)w hp 9. A langed bolt coupling has ten (10) steel 25.4 mm diameter bolts evenly
IMN
(9.549 10 1000kN
x 0.746 kW tighten around a 415 mm bolt circle. Determine the torque capacity of
the connection if the allowable shearing stress in the bolt is 50 MNm2
P 202.15 hp A. 59.95 kN-m C. 46.15 kN-m
B. 52.6 kN-m D. 43.8 kN-m
Ans. A
Soluien
5. How much torque in in Ib can be safely transmitted by a 1 7/16 in
diameter shaft if safe stress is 7000 psi?
2T
A. 4100
B. 3100
C. 2100 (A)PBC
D. 1100
50MPa= 2(T)
Soltion (10)(25.Amm) (41Smm)
T 52,570,900.96 N-mm 52.57 kN-m
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10. Compute for the polar section modulus of an SAE 1060 shafting having 14. A hollow shaft has an inner diameter of 0.035 m and outer diameter of
a diameter of 3 inches. Use a factor of safety of 2 and design stress at 0.06 m. Compute the polar moment of inertia of the hollow shaft.
8000 psi A. 1.512 x 10 m C. 1.52 x 10 m
4.7 C. 4.2 B. 1.215 x 10 m D. 1.125 x i0*° m*
. 6.1 D. 5.3
Solufion :
Seltion :

ZD0)'-s3im )o0m-(0015)
J= 1.125xI0 m

Ans. D Ans. D
15. Calculate the power (in hp) can a 1-inch diameter shot shaft transmit
11. A rectangular key was used to connect the pulley connected to the
at 380 rpm
lineshaft transmitting a power of 10 hp at a speed of 1200 rpm. What is
the diameter of the shaft considering that the shearing stress of the shaft A 3 Hp C.18 Hp
and key are 30 Mpa and 240 Mpa respectively? B. 10 Hp D. 7.1 Hp
A. 11.6 mm C. 21.6 mm
Selukon :
B. 15.6 mm D. 32.2 mm

Seletien P
ND' 80)() =10 Hp
38 38

P-2TN 10(0.746) =2xT

Ans. B
T=0.059365 kN-m =59,365 N-mm
16. What is the torsional deflection in degrees of a 4.33 in. diameter. 1.4 meter
161 16(59.365)
s,D D
30

21.6 mm
. ttese, long shaft subjected to twist moment of3
a
modulus of elasticity is 83 Gpa.
x 10° N-mm? Note: The torsional

A.:0.34 C.0.20
Ans C B.0.12 D. 0.17

12. A 16 ft steel lineshaft has no bending action except its own weight. Solution:
What power (in Hp) can the shaft deliver at a speed of 200 rpm given TL (310 N-mm) (1400 mm) 180deg
that the torsional deflection will not exceed 0.008/ft of length? G rad
A. 13.2
B. 15.8
C. 24.4
D.114.6
34.33 x25.4) mm 83,000N
mm
0-02 deg
Selution
Ans. B
17. Compute the torque received by the motor shaft running at 4250 rpm,
transmitting 11 HP, through a 10 in diameter, 20° involute gear. Note:
where, D w/o bending)
8.95 The shaftis supportedby ball bearings at both ends and the gear is fixed
at the middle of 8 in shaft length.
SolvingforD, A. 163 in-Ib C. 1032 N-mm
n2/3-10
8.95
D=24 in B. 13.58 in-lb D. 1.35 kN-m

So, Solution:
P-2TN 11(33,000) 2T (4250)
HP=(200rpm)=14.58 hp T 13.594 ft-lb 163.128 in-lb
reesyapat,

Ans.D
3
The torsional deformation of a SAE 1040 steel shaft is to 0.8° in a
Ans. A
length of h meter. The shear stress is 69 Mpa. Determine the diameter
18. A short 6l mm shaft transmits 120 Hp. Calculate the linear speed of
of the shaft in millimeter. Steei modulus of elasticity is 79,300 Mpa or
a pulley 55 cm mounted on the shaft.
N/mm
A .51 C. 75 A. 1796 fpm C. 1856 fpm
B. 50 62 B. 1766 fpm D. 2106 fpm

Lron. Solution
Stress based

S= Tis not given so find another formula D'N

D P= Factor
Deflection based

alo Tis)and DSG

2L
120 hp s38
)
N 329.21 pm
0.8 2/2m)(100mm)(69MPa)
Then, V= ro
i80°) D(79,300 MPa)
D=62.32 mm V= 329.21 pm)lin_1a Y2x1ad
Ans.D
2.54cmJ12 inrev
V 1,866.27 fpm

Ans. C
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19. A shaft 28.575 mm diameter receives 400 in-lbf of torque through a 23. Two shafts are connected by a flange coupling. The coupling is
pinned sleeve. The pin is manufactured from steel with a tensile yield secured by 6 bolts, 20 mm in diameter on a pitch circle diameter of
strength of 73.9 ksi. What is the maximum allowable shearstress ifthe 150 mm. If torque of 120 N-m is applied, compute the shear stress in
factor of safety of 2.5 is applied? Note: by distorsion energy failure the bolts.
analyis; Sys =0.577 Syt. A. 0.85 N/mm- C. 0.85 Pa
A. 17.1 ksi C. 12.54 Mpa B. 0.85 kPa D. 0.95 Pa
B. 32.4 Mpa D. 24.43 ksi
Solution :

2T 2(120 N-m)(1000 man/ m= 0.85 MPa

Seletion
S =0577 S,, =0.577(73 9) =42 6403 ksi (nA,)PBC ()20mm) (150m)
42
6403= 17.056 ks1
25 Ans. A
24. A 76.2 mm diameter shafting of SAE 1040 grade cold rolled, having a
Ans A yield point of 50 ksi and with a % x 4x5 inches key. Calculate the
minimum yield point in the key in order to transmit the torque of the
20. A 2-in. solid shaft is driven by a 36-in. gear and transmits power at 120 shaft. The factor of safety to be used is 2 and Sys = 0.5Sy.
rpm. If allowable shearing stress is 12 ksi, what horsepower can be A. 39.120 ksi C. 279.20 ksi
transmitted? B. 42.130 ksi D. 47.120 ksi
A C. 38.89
B. 35.89 D. 34.89 Selanon
Solving for T.
Selution
Solving for T. h e r e : Ss =0.55Sy
d nD
16T
S D 0.5(50ksi)=-
16T

12 ksi = 16T
a(2 in)
TUEF (76.2mm / 25.4 mm/in
T= 132.54 kips-in

T=18.8 kip - in
Then, solving for Ssk

Subs. into the power of equation, 2T 2(132.54 kips-in)

TN (18.8 kip - in)| 1000 (120 rpm) skD(wi)(76.2mm/25.4mm/in)(0.75in)(Sin)
P = 35.89 hp Ss(23.56ksi)(2)= 47.12ksi
Factor 63025 -1n-pm
np Ans. D
Ans.B 25. What is the maximum unit shear in a 3 inch diameter steel shafting
that transmits 24,000 in-lb of torque at 99 rpm?
21. Computethe power that would a spindle 55 mm in diameter transmits A. 4530 kpa C. 3980 psi
at 480 rpm. Note: Stress allowed for short shaft is 59 MApa. B. 31.22 Mpa D. 12.54 Mpa
A. 42.32 kW C.96.88 hp
B. 52.85 kW D. 129.87 hp Solukion

Solkion 16T 16(24,000)

D (3
s, 59mm 16T (o 101325
n (55 mm) S, - 4527 psi

14.7psi
Mpa=31.2 Mpa
T= 1,927.390 N-mm= 192739 kN-m
P 2xTN CEBU lAs B
2(192739) A80 hp= 129.86 hp
60 9688 kw0.746 kWN) 26, Compute the diameter of a solid shaft transmitting 75 Hp at 1800 rpm.
The nature of the load and the type of service is such that the allowable
Ans D Ss based on pure torsion is 6000 psi
A I 7/8 C 15/16"
B. 2 1/16" D. 3 1/8
22. Compute the power that can be transmitted by a spindle of 55 cm diameter
running at 120 rpm and allowable stress is 7.25 ksi. Selulion :
A. 10.3 kW C. 32.0 bpP
B. 20.5 kW D. 33.5 kW
TN
P
Factor
Solution:
75hp = T(1800 rpm) T = 2626 in-lb
63025
7.25 x 10'psi101325kPa 16T
Ss TD
Ss16T

14 7ps r (0.055) S
16T
6000 psi = 16(2626in-lb)
T 1.6334 kN-m D aD
D=1.3inl 6
P-2FTN=27 (0 16334)60 =205 kW
Ans.C

Ans. B
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27. A shaft 28.575 mm diameter receives 400 in-lbf of torque through a
pinned sleceve. The pin is manufactured from steel with a tensile yicld 20.67 kg/mm* = -
strength of 73.9 ksi. What is the total shcar force on the pin?
A. 711.1 bf C. 342.5 N
A
28.13mm175mm
B. 78.8 kN D. 23.4 kgf F=101.753.2425 kg

By Equal orques:
Selulion
ED)-F(p)
Solution: F(1200mum)-(101.753.2425kg)(112.Sm)
T=Fx F 9,539.4 kg

400-F28$75/254)
2
F= 71L11 bf Ans. A
31. A line shaft with a power of 100 kW at a speed of 1200 rpm. had
Ans A rectangular key used in its pulley connection. Consider the shearing
stress of the shaft to be 40 MPa and the key to be 200 MPa, determine
28. Calculate the nominal shear stress at the surface of a 40 mm diameter shaft
the width of the rectangular key if il is one-fourth of the shaft diameter.
that transmits 750 kW at 1500 rpm assuming that the axial and bending loads
A. 23.65 mm C. 11.65 mm
are assumed negligible. Note: Shearing stress is 28 Mpa.
B. 14.65 mm D. 9.65 mm
A. 22.8 ksi C. 55.I ksi
B. 317 Mpa D. 380 kPa
Selution :
Seltion: Solving for the T.

P 2 TN 750 2xT|(1500 PN 100kW=

T(1200rpm)
Factor 9.549x10
T-4.775 kN-m T U E T=795,750 N-mm
Solving for Ds.
16T 16(4.775)
TD r (004) 16T 40MPa=o(795,750 N-mm) Ds = 46.6mm

S, Ds ((D,
S. 379,982
379,982 kPa147psi = 55.126 ksi
kPa101.325 kPa) w=D=446.6)=11.65 mm
Ans C Ans. C
29. A round steel shaft transmits 50 kW and rotates at 150 rad/s. Find the
32. A solid circular shaft is used to transmit 200 hp at 1000 rpm. If a hollow
angle of twist for a 3 meters length shaft is allowable shearing stress of
shaft is used having an inside diameter equal to the diameter of the solid
40 MPa and G = 68 GPa.
shaft then what must be the outside diameter of this shaft if the angular
A. 4.2 deg C. 5.8 deg 1wist of the hollow and solid shafts is to be equal? The allowable
B. 2.5 deg D. 6.7 deg
maximum shearing stress is 20,000 psi.
A. 1.475 in C. 1.755 in
Selution B. 1.402 in D. 1.250 in
DeG
S$ 2 Soluen i
Subs. values,
Equal angular twist
40 MPa= a- (D)0)(68 GPa)(1000MPa/GPa) Dy
2(3m)(100Omm/m)
Solving for T.

P-Factor -50kW =(|50rad/s)(60s/1 min)(1rev/2arad)

9.549x10
T 333,322.98 N-mm Thus,
Solving for D,
D,-D-D,
S 16T 40MPa=o(553,322.98 N-mm) Solving for the T: P=N
Factor
nD (D)
200hp (00rpm) T=12,605 in-lb
D=34.88 mm 200hp 63025
Thus,
Solving for D
40MPa .85mm)(9)(68 GPa)(1000MPa/GPa)
S 20000 psi -o(12,605 in-lb)
2(3m)(1000mm/m)
Dg rD
180
-0.101260=5 8 D=1.475 in
Thus.
Ans.C
D,D-D,
30. A 1200 mm cast iron pulley is fastened to a 112.5 mm shaft by means
of a 28.13 mm square key 175 mm long. What force acting at the pulley (1475 -D-(1.475
Do = 1.754 in
rim will shear the key if shear stress of the key is 20.67 kg/mm-?
A. 9538 kg C. 5839 kg Ans.C
B. 8593 kg D. 3859 kg

Soluion
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33. A hollow shaft has an inner diameter of 35 mm and an outer diameter 21

of 60 mm. If the shear stress is not to excecd 120 MPa in N-m then
calculate the torque transmitted.
A. 4500 in-lb C. 34.5 ft-lb Solving for T
B. 4.5 KN-m D. 34405 N-mm
26MPa= 16(T)
Selkion aDg T(40mm)
T= 326,725.64 N-mm
5, 16TD
Solving for S,
[D-d]
16T (60) 2(326,725.64 N-mn) = 5.8 MPa
120
(()(6mm) (140mm)
(oo)-(35) Ans.I
T=4.500.000 N-mm =45 kN-m
Ans 37. A hydraulic cylinder has steel piston rod of I in. diameter and 24 in.
length Calculate the slenderness ralio by using Euler's cquation given
34. If the angular deformation of a solid shaft must not to exceed 1° that the modulus of elasticity of steel is equal to 30 x 10° psi. Note
in a length of 1.8 m and the allowable shearing stress is 83 MPa. Assume both ends of the rods are hinged.
A. 96 C. 192
calculate the diameter of the shaft. Note: G = 77 x 10° kPa.
B..48 . 76
A. 222.34 mm C. 245.23 mm
B. 12.4 inches D. 24.22 cm
Sotetion
Selulion > where and 1-d*, A=*d also Le=L(hinged)
64

0-_2sL So,
G DG
ioa2(83x10" Pa)(1.8x 10'mm)
TUE 2. 24in =96
180° D (77
10 Pa) x in)
D 222 34 mm

Ans. A
Ans A 38. A hydraulic cylinder has steel piston rod of l in. diameter and 2 in.
35. A taper pin with a minimum mean diameter of 0.244 in. will bë applied length. Calculate the maximum load that the rod can take in
tofix a lever to a 2-inch shaft. If the allowable design stress is 15 ksi, compression. Note: Assume both ends of the rods are hinged.
A. 23,459 Ibs C. 45,403 bs
calculate the transmitted (maximum) torque by applying a factor of
safety of 2. B. 25,233 Ibs D. 34.230 Ibs
A. 600 C. 700
B. 800 .780 Solulien

Solulon
Fe
P%im(soxio)L= 25,233 Ibs
(24in)
d 113 Empirical Formula from Machmery'sHandbook
Ans. B
0.244-1132 (15.00) 39, The piston rod for operating cylinder of an air compressor is to exert a
T 1398.8 in-lbs maximum force of 20 kN. During the application of this force the air
With the factor of safety of 2: pressure in the cylinder is maintained at 700 kPa. Calculate the
diameter of the piston rod for factor of safety of 2.5 and Sy = 250 MPa.
T 1398.8 =699.4 in-Ibs E= 200 kPa. Note: Assume that the length of the piston rod is 760
nm, its to the connecting lever and the
nght end pin is connected
Ans. piston end of the rod is fixed ended.
A. 19.7 mm C. 18.4 mm
36. A flanged coupling has an outside diameter of 200 mm and connects B. 234 mm D. 21.9 mm
two 40 mm s here are four 16 mm bolts on a 140 mm bolt circle.
The radial flanged thickness is 20 mm. If the torsional stress in the shaft Soltion
is not to exceed 26 MPa, determine the shear stress in the bolts if IE
Fe where: Le = 0.7L(Fixed ends)
uniformly distributed
C. 4.3 MPa
Le
A. 1.2 MPa
B. 2.9 MPa D. 5.8 MPa
(20000N)(2.5) = %s)D) (2010 MPa)
Selution
D = 19.55 mm
[060mm 0.7)]F
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40. A stecl column with a cross section of 12 cm x 16 cm is 4 m in height 43. A hollow pipe to be designed as a column has an outside diamcter of
and fixcd at its base. The column is pinned against translation in its 24 cm and is subjected to a force of 80.000N. Compute the pipe
weak direction at the top but is unbraced in is strong direction. The thickness if the compressive stress is limited to 16 MPa.
column's modulus of elasticity is 2lx 10 MPa. A. 5.34 mm C. 6.85 mm
B. 7.65 mm D. 8.32 mm

pinned in
Solutien :
weak direction

4(80)= 0 2263 m=226.3 n

4 m (024) (16 000)
12 cm

pin I 240-263 =68

2
fixed cm

Ans.
What is most nearly the maximum theorctical vertical load the column 44. A short 61 mm shaft transmits 120 HP. Compute the linear speed of a
can support without buckling. pulley 55 cm mounted on the shaft.
A. 1.3 MN C. 6.1 MN A. 1562 fpm C. 1870 fpm
B. 5.2 MN D. 11 MN B. 1324fpm D. 2146 fpm

Selution Selukion:

The column is fixed at one end and free at the other ( K = 2)

L= Kl = 24) =8m

Euler's Formula:
UTUTEFCD=6 mnm 10 in_=24 in
(25 4mm)
D'N
P= for short shaft (from PME Code)
2Ix10'10 ) 0.12)/0.16 -m 38
m 12
=1.3x10"N 120 24)'N N-330 rpm
38
Ans. A V=mDN=z (0.55x 3.28)(330) 1870 min

41. A steel shaft 1.75 inches in diameter transmits 40 Hp at 1800 rpm.

Calculate the torsional deflection of the shaft in degrees per foot length
given that the modulus of rigidity of 12 x 10 psi.
Ans.C
A. 0.0073 C. 0.0098
45. A shaft of 1.0 inch diameter has a single disc weighing 75 Ib mounted
B. 0.0045 D. 0.00012
midway between two bearings 20 inches apart. Neglecting the weight
f the shaft, calculate the lowest citical speed in rpm. Note: Modulus
Selution of elasticity is 30 x 10° psi.
A. 2038 rpm C. 2709 rpm
TL
where: J= p ' and T3000 hp B. 2540 rpm D. 2094 rpm
N

32T
LD'G
32
3203,000hp)
N7D'G
63000(40)
OHd CEBU
Selekion :

wL
S76 Elg where: 1= T)
64
0.0491 in
1800 = 0.00013 rad/ft = 0 0073 deg/ft
LT(1 75 (12 x 10°)
Or
(576)(30 x

10*)(0.0491)4)- 213.39 rad/s

(75)(20)
Ans.A ln 60(213.39)2037.68 rpm
N
42. Calculate the nominal shear stress at the surface of a 50 mm 27T 2T
diameter shaft that is subjected to a torque of 0.48 kN-m. Ans. A
A. 15.65 C. 24.51
B. 19.56 D. 23.12
46. What is the speed of the gear mounted on a 52.5 mm diameter shaft
receiving power from a driving motor with 250 HP?
Soltion
A. 2345 rpm C. 2265 rpm
B. 2140 pm D. 2451 pm
16T 16(0 48)
TD (0050) Solukien :
=19,556.96 kPa= 1956 MPa
D'N
P= from PMC
Ans.B 80

250
N N 2265 rpm
80

Ans. C
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47. A 2 in solid shaft is driven by a 36 in gear and transmits power at 120 rpm.
Calculate the power that can be transmitted given that the allowable 51. The moment of inertia ofa rectangle whose base is "b and height
shearing stress is 12 ksi. "h" about its basc is
A. 27.69 hp C. 3.20 kW A. bh'/12 C. bh/36
B. 35.89 hp D. 1.34 KW B. bh /3 D. bh /4

Seletion Ans. B
16T 12,000 = 6T
s, D (2) 52. The max imum stress induced in a material when subjected to
T= 18,850 in-lbs = 1,5708 f-lbs alternating or repeated loading without causing failure.
A. elastic limit C. proportional limit
P-2TN 2x (1.570.8)| hp 35.89 hp B. rupture strength D. endurance limit
50

Ans. D
Ans.B
48. A 50-mm diameter shaft is used to transmit 12 kW power at 500 rpm. 53. What size of solid steel shaft that is to be uscd for a 500 hp. 250 rpm
application considering the allowable torsional deflection of 1" and the
compute the mean diameler of the pin, under double shear, for a
material having a safe unit stress of 40 Map. allowable stress is 10,000 psi? Note: Modulus of Rigidity ( G = 13 x 10
A. 12.02 mm C. 12.08 mm psl.
A. 5 3/4 in. C. 5 7/8 in dia
B. 9.06 mnm D. 14.04 mm B.4 7/8 in. D. 4 1/2 in. dia
Pin
Selutioni Solulion
Shaft P 2 TN 500 (33,000) 2 T (250)
P 7TN 12
12 000=
O00 5 00)
60
60
T 229.183 Nm-229,183 N mm NNST77
TUE FO
T
Calculate the shaft diameter (d) based on stress
10.504.226 ft-lbs= 126,051 in-lbs

1 6dT 10,000 6(126,051)

2(229183)-9167.32 N d=4 in
nd
50
Calculate the shaft diameter d based on torsional deflection
Note: 1f the shat length is not given, the usual practice is to assume
40 =167.32
a torsional deflection (o/L.) of l deg/20d length

d= 12.08 mm 0 JG

126,051(20d)
Ans. C (3,00.000)
49. A hollow shaft must cary a torque of 30 000 in-lb at a shearing stress d 4.84 in thus; use d = 4 7/8 in
of 8000 psi. The inside diameter is to be of 0.65 of the outside
diameter. Compute the value of the outside diameter.
A. 1.8525 cm C. 1.05 in Ans. E

0Hd
B. 72.39 mm D. 47 mmn
54. A steel shaft is subjected to a constant torque of 2260 N.m. The ultimate
strength and yield strength of the shafting material are 668 MPa and 400
Selution 1
MPa respectively. Assume a factor of safety of 2 based on the yield point
16TD and endurance strength in shear, determine the diameter of the shaft in
Ss= but: d=065 D
R(D' -d) inches.
LA. 48.64 in. C. 48.64 mm

8000 16(30,000)D B. 1.35 in D. 32.52 mm

D - (0 65) DJ F Sollion :
Ss = 16TD
D (0821)
D 285 in 254 mm) = 72.39mm
S (s.)-;(40.00) =200,000KPa
1.0 in The allowable torsional stress (with FS = 2) is:

200,000
Ans. B S, 2
= 100,000 KPa

50. A 7.6 cm solid shaft is to be replaced with a hollow shaft of cqual torsional Solving for shaft diameter, D
strength. Calculate the inside diameter given that the outside diameter of l00,000= °L.260)
the hollow shaft is 10 cm.
A. 86.55 mm C. 95.43 mm TD
D 0.048644 m= 48 64 mm
B. 75.44 mm D. 35.41 mm
Solion :
AnsC
Equating the torsional stress of the Solid and Hollow Shaftings:
16T (100) S5. The total deformation measured in the direction of the line of stress.
16T A . axial deformation C. elongation
(76) (100- B. strain D. unit stress
d, = 86.55 mm
Ans.E
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61. A hollow shaft must cary a torque of 30 000 in-lb at a shearing stress
of 8000 psi. The inside diameter is to be of 0.65 of the outside
56. The maximum stress to wthich a material can be subjected without a diameter. Calculate the value of the inside diameter.
race of any permanent set remaining upon a complcte withdrawal of A. 1.8525 cm C. 1.05 in
the stress. B. 72.39 mm D. 47 mm
A. ultumate limit C. proportional limit
B. endurance limit D. elastic limit Solution i:

Ans. D Ss
16TD
but: d =065D
a(D' - d')

16(30,000) D
57. Calculate the diameter of a steel countershaft that delivers 9.93 kW at 8000 =

a speed of 15.7 rad/sec given that the allowable material shear stress is
8.5 ksi.
D' (065)'D'|
16TD 25 4 mm
A. 1 4 in C. 2 in Ss =
72.39mm
B. 1 4 in D. I 4 in TD'(0 821) >D=285 in 1 0 in.
d 0.65 (72 39) = 47 mm
Solution
Ans.D
N-(15.7 )(60/27) = 1499 rpm
62. The Column Fomulas is applicable to cast iron columns is
HP D'N for countershaft A. Euler's formula C JBJohnson's formula
38 B. Secant formula D. Straight line formula
991kw0hp_D'(149.9)
(0.746 kW 38 D 1.5in Solution:
Cast iron columns are commonly designed on straight line formula
Ans.B -900 40
A

58. A total resistance that a material offers to an applied load.

A. flexure C. stress Note: the senderness ratio Lek should not exceed 70.
B. elasticity D. rigidity
Ans. D
Ans. C 63. Calculate the diameter of a lineshaft transmitting 25 hp at 225 rpmn
59. A stepped torsion shaft has diameters of 16 mm and 12 mm and a fillet given that the shear suress of the shaft is 6 ksi.
A. 1 7/8 in C. 1 % in
radius of 2 mm. The shaft is subjected to a torque of 12.5 N-m. Find
B. 1% in D. 2 4 in
the maximum induced stress caused by the fillet. Consider a stress
concentration factor of 1.25.
A. 33.45MPaa C. 46.05 MPa Soluhon
B. 32.78 MPa D. 43.08 MPa
P. D'N
53.5
Selulion :
25 D(225)
mm
25 535 D=1.811 in say 1 7/8 = 1.875 in

16 mm.
2 mm
Ans A
64. A 7.6 cm solid shaft is to be replaced with a hollow shaft of equal torsional
strength. Calculate the perecntage of the weight saved given that the

S
16T
16(12.5) outside diameter of the hollow shaft is 10 cm
td' A. 56.56 %6 C. 74.52 %
(0.012) B. 62.54 6 D. 45.67 %
S, 36841422.01 Pa = 36.84 MPa
Solukion i

Equating the torsional stress of the Solid and Hollow Shaftings

S(orkS, =(1.25)(36.84) = 46.05 MPa
16T (100)
16T
Ans. C
(76) (100-
d, 86 55 mm
60. A4 in. round steel shaft uransmit 4 hp at 1,750 rpm while being subjected Percentage of weight saved
to an axial force of 400 Ibs. What is the resultant compressive stresses?

%Wd== W,-W pV-pV4--4:]

A. 905.4 psi C. 405.9 psi
B. 509.4 psi D. 950.4 psi
W pV, d
Luion
(70-(1o0) -(8655 =0.5656 = 56.56%

0.75 hp 33000 f-lbs

(76
T= . hp-min) -2251 f-lbs. Ans. A
2( )(1.750 rpm)
P
S = - 400 905 415 psi

A073
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65. A Nange bolt coupling consists of eight (8) " - diameter bolt spaced
u-21 45 2 T(160)
evenly around a bolt circle of 12" diameter. Calculate the torque capacity
of the coupling if the allowable shearing stress in the bolts is 6000 psi.
60 45 1000 (60)
A. 10,602.875 in-lb C. 14,506.546 in-lb T 2685.7 N-m
B. 10,602.875 ft-lb D. 12,540.964 in-lb

s-E.2T/4
Seletion A, bL
where: b 15 mm & L= 92 -6.35 = 85.65 mm
T-(.) RN
22685 7)
_L57xl0 73.35 N/mm 73.35 Mpa
=

4 (15)(8565)
T-10602 875 f Ib Ans. B
71. A flange coupling is to connect two 57 mm shafts. The hubs of the
Ans.B coupling are each 111 mm in diameter and 92 mm thick and the flange
webs 19 mm thick. Six 16 mm bolts in a 165 mm diameter circle connect
the flanges. One keyway is 6.35 mm shorter than one hub's thickness and
66. A flange bolt coupling consists of six "-diameter bolts on a bolt circle key is 15 mm by 15 mm. Coupling is to transmit 45 kW at 160 rpm. For all
12" diameter, and four "-4 bolts on a concentric bolt circle 9" . parts of the coupling. yield point in shear is one half the yield point in
be tension or compression which is 448 MPa. Find the bearing stress in the
Calculate the torque can applied withoutl exceeding a shearing Stress of
8000 psi in the bolts. key.
C. 146.7 Mpa
A. 84823.2 ft-ib C. 23.5 KN-m A. 17.85 Mpa
B. 73.35 MApa D. 26.98 Mpa
B. 7068.5 ft-b D. 43.5 kN-m

Seletion : Soluion
T-PR,n,+PR,n, P-2 TN 45 27T(160)
60 1000 (60)
R-d 4 s)- [z(0.5}/4](8000) =1570.8bs
T=2685.7 N-m
Pd 4]Ss)- [z(0.5}4 ]8000) =15703bs
therefore: S 2T/4]
T 1570
T
8(6)(6}+1570.8(4.5)(4)
84823.2 in - Ib = 7068.6 ft I b
SA(h2)L
where: h - 15 mm & L= 92-6.35 = 85 65 mm

375
Ans. B
67. A property of material which relates the lateral strains to the 57 x10 146.70 N/mm
longitudinal strain. 642.375
A. Rigidity C. Elasticity
B. Poisson's ratio D. Deflection
Ans. C
Ans. B
72. A flange coupling is to connect two 57 mm shafts. The hubs of the
68. The maximum stress to which a material can be subjected without a cOupling are each 1 l mm in diameter and 92 mm thick and the flange
trace of any permanent set remaining upon a complete withdrawal of webs 19 mm thick. Six 16 mm bolts in a 165 mm diameter circle connect
the stress. the flanges. One keyway is 6.35 mm shorter than one hub's thickness and
A. ultümate stress C. rupture stress key is 15 mm by 15 mm. Coupling is to transmit 45 kW at 160 rpm. For all
parts of the coupling. yield point in shear is one half the yield point in
B. elastic limit D. proportional limit

Ans. B CEB ension or compression which is 448 MPa. Find the shear stress in the bolt

A. 17.85 Mpa
B. 73.35 Mpa
C. 146.7 Mpa
D. 26.98 Mpa
69. The ability of material or metal to resist being crushed is:
A. Compressive strength C. Fatigue strength Solution:
B. Torsional strength D. Bending strength
P 2 TN 45 = 27T(160)
60 1000 (60)
Ans. A T 2685.7 N-m
70. A lange coupling is to connect two 57 mm shafts. The hubs of the
coupling are cach 111 mm in diameter and 92 mm thick and the flange
2(2685.7) = 5425.6 N

webs 19 mm thick. Six 16 mm bolts in a 165 mm diameter circle connect

d, n(165 10 )6) x

the flanges. One keyway is 6 35 mm shorter than one hub's thickness and
key is 15 mm by 15 mm. Coupling is to transmit 45 kW at 160 rpm. For all
parts of the coupling. yield point in shear is one half the yield point in
ss, 6)6
5425 26 98 N/mm
tension or compression which is 448 MPa. Find the shear stress in the key.
A. 17.85 Mpa C. 146.7 Mpa Ans.I
B. 73.35 Mpa D. 26.98 Mpa
73. Rankine formula is valid up to slenderness ratio of
Selution :
A 60 C. 80
B. 120 D. 150

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74. In flange coupling the weakest element should be : 81. A 30 mm solid roundshaft receives 30 hp froma motor which rotates at
A flange C. key 1500 rpm. Calculate the design factor of the shaft if it is made of C1030. as
B. bolts D. shaft rolled. Note: for C1030 as rolled S, = 51 ksi (tension) =351.5357
Mpa(tension) and use yeild strength in torsion equal to 0.6 S,.
Ans A. 8 C. 9
. 6 D. 12

75. A Nange coupling is to connect two 57 mm shafis. The hubs of the Solution:
coupling are each I1 l mm in diameter and 92 mm thick and the flange
webs 19 mm thick. Six 16 mm bolts in a 165 mm diameter circle connect
the flanges. One keyway is 6 35 mm shorter than one hub's thickness and P-TTNN
(30 ho 746 W2T (1500 rpm)
key is 15 mm by 15 mm. Coupling is to transmit 45 kW at 160 rpm. For all 60 2(30 ho) hp 60
parts of the coupling. yield point in shear is one half the yield point in T= 142 4755 N-m
tension or compression which is 448 MPa. Find the bearing stress in the
bolt. 16T
16(142.4755 N-m-| 26.87488 07 Im
A. 17.85 Mpa
B. 73.35 Mpa
C. 146.7 Mpa
D. 26.98 Mpa
n (0.030 m) 1000 mm
S 26.8749 MPa > allowable stress
Selution :
S 060)(351.5357) 784 8
FS. =
allowabe 26 8749
P TN
45
2TT(160
60 1000 (60)
T 2685.7 N-m Ans. A
-2T2(2685 7) = 5425.6 N
d n (165 10 )6) x
82. The ability of metal to withstand forces thus following a number of
5425.6 twist.

A 44 (16)(19 1785 N/mm? A. shear strength

B. endurance limit
C. bearing strength
D. defommation

Ans A TU Ans, A
76. A 83. Fatigue failure occurs when a part is subjected to:
pump is connected to a motor by means of a coupling. The pump
capacity is 4 m per minute of water against a head of 8 melers. If the A. compressive stress C. tensile stress
efficiency of the pump is 70% at the speed of 550 rpm, compute the B. torsional stress D. fluctuating stress
torsional stress developed on the 50 mm motor shaft.
A. 5.3 Mpa C. 4.2 Mpa
B. 3.5 Mpa D. 8.4 Mpa Ans. D
Sellion :
84. The compression members tend to buckle in the direction of
A. axis of load
Pmee Qh
e Pha27TN

B. minimum cross-section
60
C. least radius of gyration
Qh 27 TN D. perpendicular to the axis of load
.70 60

(9.81)(4/60)8) 2aT(550rpm) Ans. C

.70) (60)
T=0.1298 kN-m 85. t is the ability of a material to absorb energy when deformed
elastically and to returm it when unloaded.
16T 16(0.1298kN-m)
"2
sD a (0.05 m)
=
5288 5278 kPa =
53 Mpa A. creep
B. fatigue strength
C. resilience
D. loughness
Ans. A CEB Ans. C
77. A total deformation measured in the direction of the line of stress.
A. strain C. elasticity 86. A 2 h-in shaft is supported by beanings 95 inches apart. The shaft carries
B. elongation D. contraction no rotating discs; its weight is 0.28 b
per cu. in., its modulus of elasticity
is 30 x 10° psi and it has unifom (round) cross section. Find the first
Ans. A critical speed.
A. 1183 rpm C. 1804 rpm
78. The maximum stress induced in a material when subjected to B. 3049 rpm D. 2038 rpm
altemating or repeated loading without causing failure. Selulion
A. ultimate strength C. yield strength
B. endurance limit D. rupture strength N= 4,270,000
D
ound steel shaft (of uniformly distributed weight)

Ans. B N-4,270,000 =1183 rpm

79. The ability of metal to withstand loads without breaking down.
A. strength C. elasticity Ans. A
B. rigidity D. deformation

Ans. A 87. Which of the following will best describe sunk key?
A. the keyway is helical along shaft
80. A property of material which relates the lateral strain to the B. the keyway is cut in shaft only
C. the keyway is cut in hub only
longitudinal strain.
A. stress C. modulus of Elasticity D. the key is cut in both shaft and hub
B. Poisson's rati0 D. Deformation
Ans. D
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88. In general, the design stress and factor of safety are related as follows: 94. Consider a rectangular steel bar 40 mm x 50 mm in cross section. pinned at
A. Design Stress = ultimate stress times factor of safety. each end and subjec to axial compression. The bar is 2 m long and E = 200
B. Design Siress = ultimate stress divided by factor of safety. Gpa. Detcrmine the axial stress caused by this buckling load.
C. Factor of Safety = design stress divided by ultimate stress. A. 54 Mpa C. 80 Mpa
D. Ultimate Stress = factor of safety divided by design stress. B. 28 Mpa D. 66 Mpa

Ans.B Slution
89. A marine propeller shaft is to transmit 3700 kW at 126 rpm without
exceeding a torsional stress of 42 Mpa or twisting thorugh more than I deg
in a length of 20 diamaters. The modulus of rigidity is taken to be 83 Gpa.
Find the shaft diameter.
P.
A. 235 mm C. 345 mm
B. 339 mm D. 234 mm #(200 10o050)0040"| = 131,594 N
Seleion
(2
131594 65.79 Mpa
P
60
IN 3700 47(126)
60
(40)(50)
T 280 kN-m = 280 x10° N-mm
Ans. D
Based on Torsional Strength 95. A type of coupling that alloys slight amount of torsional angular
S,= 6T 42 6 280x10') fiexibility due to introduction with some elastic material cylindrically
Td Td wrapped around the bolts in the flange.
d 323 mm
A. simple elastic bonded coupling
Based on Rigidity: where: G = 83 Gpa 83 x10 Mpa = 83 x 10 N/mm2 B. elastic material bushed coupling
C. elastic material bonded coupling
280 x10* (20d) D. all of the above
x 10') S T I T U 7 E

Ans.B
d 339 mm > Answer
Bigger diameter is needed to satisfy both strength and stffness requirement
96. The phenomenon of continuous stretching under load even if the stress
is less than the yield point
Ans.B A. elasticity C. ductility
B. plasticity D. creep
90. Calculate the critical load for a w10 x 21 (1 =9.7 in') section acting as
pinned column. The bar is 12 ft long and E = 30x 10 psi. Use Euler's
theory. Ans. D
A. 154 kips C. 105 kips
B. 138 kips D. 212 kips 97. A flange coupling is
A. used for collincar shaft
Solution: B. Used for non-collinear shafts
C. rigid coupling
P (00x10°)/97 1-138,000 psi D. flexible
(144 in Ans.A
Ans B 98. Universal coupling i
A. used for collinear shafts
91. Consider a rectangular steel bar 40 mm x 50 mm in cross section. pinned at
used shafts
each end and subjec to axial compression. The bar is 2 m long andE = 200 B. for non-collinear
C type of flange coupling
Gpa. Determine the buckling load.
A. 132 kN
B. 150 kN
C. 110 kN
D. 120 kN
EB D. rigid coupling

Ans.B
Selution
99. How do you call the ratio of the volumetric stress to volumetric strain?
A.modulus in Shear
IO(O050) (0040y B.Stress to Strain ratio
C.Volumetric Ratio
P
(2) D.Bulk Modulus
= 131,594 N = 132 kN
Ans.D
Ans. A 100. The first derivative of kinetic energy with respect to velocity is:
A. power C. acceleration
92. The property of a material which resist forces action to pull the
B. momentum D. none of these
material apart.
A. shear strength C. tensile strength Ans.B
B. compressive strength D. bearing strength

Ans.C
93. The property of steel which resist indention or penetration.
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Ans. A