Question 2: Torsion (30 marks)
An aluminium alloy section illustrated in Figure 2 (dimensions in mm) is subjected to a torsion load of 340 N.m. The length of the section that carries this torsion load is 2.2 m, and the modulus of rigidity for the aluminium is 27 GPa.
(a) Determine the maximum shear stress in the section. [15 marks]
(b) Calculate the angle of twist (expressed in degrees). [15 marks]
Question 2: Torsion (30 marks) An aluminium alloy section illustrated in Figure 2 (dimensions in mm)...
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