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This document outlines Homework #3 for the Solid Mechanics course (ENGR-UH 2211) due on February 10, 2026. It includes a series of problems focusing on calculating maximum shearing stress, required diameters for shafts, angle of twist, and torque limits for various materials and configurations. The problems reference specific chapters from the Beer et al. textbook, emphasizing practical applications of solid mechanics principles.

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HW 3

This document outlines Homework #3 for the Solid Mechanics course (ENGR-UH 2211) due on February 10, 2026. It includes a series of problems focusing on calculating maximum shearing stress, required diameters for shafts, angle of twist, and torque limits for various materials and configurations. The problems reference specific chapters from the Beer et al. textbook, emphasizing practical applications of solid mechanics principles.

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ENGR-UH 2211

Solid Mechanics
Spring 2026

Homework #3
Due: Tuesday February 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Problems number: 3.11, 3.17, 3.21, 3.35, 3.37, 3.42, 3.53, 3.71 (Beer et al. Textbook 8E)

PROBLEM 3.11

The torques shown are exerted on pulleys A and B. Knowing that both
shafts are solid, determine the maximum shearing stress in (a) in shaft
AB, (b) in shaft BC.

PROBLEM 3.17

The solid shaft shown is formed of a brass for which the


allowable shearing stress is 55 MPa. Neglecting the effect of
stress concentrations, determine the smallest diameters dAB and
dBC for which the allowable shearing stress is not exceeded.

PROBLEM 3.21

Two solid steel shafts are connected by the gears


shown. A torque of magnitude T = 900 N · m is
applied to shaft AB. Knowing that the allowable
shearing stress is 50 MPa and considering only
stresses due to twisting, determine the required
diameter of (a) shaft AB, (b) shaft CD.
PROBLEM 3.35

The electric motor exerts a 500-N ⋅ m torque on the


aluminum shaft ABCD when it is rotating at a
constant speed. Knowing that G = 27 GPa and that
the torques exerted on pulleys B and C are as shown,
determine the angle of twist between (a) B and C,
(b) B and D.

PROBLEM 3.37

The aluminum rod BC (G = 26 GPa) is bonded to the brass rod AB


(G = 39 GPa). Knowing that each rod is solid and has a diameter of 12 mm,
determine the angle of twist (a) at B, (b) at C.

PROBLEM 3.42

The angle of rotation of end A of the gear-and-shaft system


shown must not exceed 4°. Knowing that the shafts are made
of a steel for which τall = 65 MPa and G = 77.2 GPa,
determine the largest torque T that can be safely applied at
end A.
PROBLEM 3.53

A torque T = 40 kip · in. is applied at end A of the composite shaft


shown. Knowing that the modulus of rigidity is 11.2 × 106 psi for
steel and 4 × 106 psi for aluminum, determine (a) the maximum
shearing stress in the steel core, (b) the maximum stress in the
aluminum shell, (c) the angle of twist at A.

PROBLEM 3.71

The hollow steel shaft= shown (G 77.2 = GPa, τ all 50 MPa)


rotates at 240 rpm. Determine (a) the maximum power that can be
transmitted, (b) the corresponding angle of twist of the shaft.

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