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Full Yielding Torque occurs when the torque is further increased beyond the elasto-plastic range, causing the shaft to yield to the full depth of the cross section. This represents the maximum torque capacity of the shaft material in work hardening conditions.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the torque required to cause full yielding across the entire cross-section of a hollow shaft, accounting for the nonlinear shear stress behavior in work hardening materials.
Details: Calculating full yielding torque is crucial for designing shafts that can withstand maximum torsional loads without failure. It helps engineers determine the safety margins and predict the behavior of shafts under extreme loading conditions in work hardening materials.
Tips: Enter yield shear stress in Pascals (Pa), outer and inner radii in meters (m). All values must be positive, and the inner radius must be less than the outer radius.
Q1: What is work hardening in materials?
A: Work hardening (strain hardening) is the strengthening of a metal by plastic deformation, which increases its yield strength and hardness.
Q2: How does hollow shaft design affect torque capacity?
A: Hollow shafts can provide similar torsional strength with less weight compared to solid shafts, as material near the center contributes less to torsional resistance.
Q3: What is the difference between yield shear stress and ultimate shear stress?
A: Yield shear stress is the stress at which plastic deformation begins, while ultimate shear stress is the maximum stress the material can withstand before fracture.
Q4: When is this calculation most applicable?
A: This calculation is particularly important for shafts made of materials that exhibit significant work hardening behavior, such as certain steels and alloys.
Q5: How does temperature affect yielding torque?
A: Elevated temperatures typically reduce yield strength and therefore decrease the full yielding torque, while cryogenic temperatures may increase it for some materials.