Question 2

Question 2

Statically Indeterminate Analysis with Torque question 2

The shaft above has a uniformly distributed torque acting on section BC. Determine the torsional reactions at A and C.

The shaft above has a uniformly distributed torque acting on section BC. Determine the torsional reactions at A and C.

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Step 1:
Calculate polar moment of inerta J

Step 1:
Calculate polar moment of inerta J

Statically Indeterminate Analysis with Torque solution step 1

Step 2:
1st equation from [ΣT = 0]; find internal torques

Step 2:
1st equation from [ΣT = 0]; find internal torques

Statically Indeterminate Analysis with Torque solution step 2

Step 3:
2nd equation from compatibility equation; solve for T_A and T_C

Step 3:
2nd equation from compatibility equation; solve for T_A and T_C

Statically Indeterminate Analysis with Torque solution step 3

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Statically Indeterminate Analysis with Torque formula

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