3.44 An aluminum tube with the hexagonal cross section shown is 2.5 ft long and has a constant wall thickness of 0.080 in. Find (a) the largest torque that the tube can carry if the shear stress is limited to 7200 psi; and (b) the angle of twist caused by this torque. Use G = 4 x 10 psi for aluminum. -15 in - 0.075 in FIG. P3.44

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3.44 An aluminum tube with the hexagonal cross section shown is 2.5 ft long and
has a constant wall thickness of 0.080 in. Find (a) the largest torque that the tube can
carry if the shear stress is limited to 7200 psi; and (b) the angle of twist caused by this
torque. Use G 4 x 10 psi for aluminum.
-15 in -
0.075 in
FIG. P3.44
Transcribed Image Text:3.44 An aluminum tube with the hexagonal cross section shown is 2.5 ft long and has a constant wall thickness of 0.080 in. Find (a) the largest torque that the tube can carry if the shear stress is limited to 7200 psi; and (b) the angle of twist caused by this torque. Use G 4 x 10 psi for aluminum. -15 in - 0.075 in FIG. P3.44
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