A compressor is to be driven by a 10-hp electric motor at 1750 rpm. What should be the diameter of the compressor shaft if it is made of AISI C1045 as rolled? Consider the load as gradually repeated and take ultimate strength as the basis of design.
ASSUMPTIONS :
1. Factor of safety is 6
2. Unit conversions are given in images.
3. Taking ultimate strength as basis of design for C1045 rolled steel note down the yield and ultimate strength.
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