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J
Tr
Shear stress: Polar moment
of inertia:
1
J c 4 Solid
J 2
r 1
Shear strain: Ø in radians J (c2 c1 )
4 4 Hollow
L 2
Analysis of Data
For a torsion test, the torque and angle of twist of the specimen will
be plotted (similar to stress and strain in a tension test)
Torque and angle of twist can be converted to stress and strain using
the equations listed earlier
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Failure Theory
Two theories are used to predict the strength of a material
Rankine Theory: maximum normal stress theory
Tresca Theory: Maximum shear stress theory
dT
3T 2c 3
d
3
Ultimate
u RT Setting the slope equal to zero in the diff eq
Shear stress: 4
Modulus of Tu c
Rupture: RT The stress neccesary to break a specimen
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This weeks lab
Torsion test of several specimens will be performed