126/3337–11FE Reference Handbook 10.4 · Mechanics of Materials · Combined Loading

Handbook formula

Combined Axial and Torsion (Shaft)

A shaft with thrust P and torque T has uniaxial σ plus torsion τ on the surface. Principals follow Mohr. Then apply von Mises or Tresca.

Axial force
Torque
Polar moment π/32 d⁴

Step-by-step solved example

Solid shaft d=40 mm, P=50 kN, T=200 N·m. Surface τ and σ?

TL
Shaft: σ = P/A and τ = Tr/J on the surface.
  1. 1. σ

    A=π×20²=1257 mm², σ=50000/1257=39.8 MPa.

  2. 2. τ

    J=π/32×40⁴=0.251×10^6 mm⁴, τ=Tr/J=200e3×20/0.251e6=15.9 MPa.

Answer: σ ≈ 40 MPa, τ ≈ 16 MPa

10 practice questions

0/10 correct

1.J for a solid round is

2.I used in bending is

3.Hollow shaft uses J= π/32 (Do⁴−Di⁴)

4.If P=0, principals are ±τ

5.Angle of twist still θ=TL/GJ if

6.von Mises with σ and τ (σy=0) is

7.Power and torque: P_power =

8.Surface r is

9.Keyway / hole locally

10.Units: 200 N·m and mm⁴ require T in N·mm (×1000) to get MPa