7 kW 8 kW
10 kW
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25 kW
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E F
Q2) The solid steel shaft DF is supported by smooth bearings at D and E. It is coupled to a motor at F, which
delivers 25 kW of power to the shaft while it is rotating at 250 rev/s. The shaft is free to turn in its support
bearings at D and E. The power removed by the gears is given in the figure. The maximum allowable shear
stress for the shaft is 50 MPa. Determine the smallest possible shaft diameter required. Using the
determined diameter, calculate the maximum shear stress developed in the DA, AB, BC, CE, and EF sections
of the shaft.