Problem 6.15 - Torsional Deformation

Problem Statement

A hollow circular rod is attached to a wall and subjected to a torque T = 3 kN-m at the free end.The rod has inner diameter 8 cm and outer diameter 10 cm. Determine the angle of twist at x = 300 mm. Assume G = 100 GPa and L = 500 mm.

Figure 1: A hollow circualr rod is attached to a wall and subjected to a torque at the free end.

[Problem adapted from © Kurt Gramoll CC BY NC-SA 4.0]