MAE 466 - Machine Design

Practice Stress/Strength Problem

The shaft shown on the right is subjected to the shown
steady loads. Determine the most highly stressed element
(stress magnitudes and location). Determine the required
yield strength for a factor of safety of 1.80.

location: _____________________
Required yield strength: _____________________

y
100 lb

60 lb/in
900 in lb

300 lb

6" dia gear

Bearings

5"
1" dia

Stress element:

10"

8"

all fillet radii are 1/32"

3/4" dia