11 A rectangular bar section of aluminium alloy has outside dimensions 100 mm x 50 mm, as shown in Fig. 3.17. The plate thickness is 2 mm for the 50 mm sides and 3 mm for the 100 mm sides. If the maximum shear stress must be limited to 95 MPa, determine the maximum torque that can be applied to the section.

11 A rectangular bar section of aluminium alloy has outside dimensions 100 mm x 50 mm, as shown in Fig. 3.17. The plate thickness is 2 mm for the 50 mm sides and 3 mm for the 100 mm sides. If the maximum shear stress must be limited to 95 MPa, determine the maximum torque that can be applied to the section.

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Chapter3: Torsion

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Problem 3.3.11P: A circular tube of aluminum is subjected to torsion by torques T applied at the ends (see figure)....

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