Torsion bar (solid, round)

Polar moment of inertia, shear stress, angular deflection and torsional stiffness of a solid round torsion bar.

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Torsion bar (solid, round) — original diagram from /calculators/t14_7.htm
Polar moment of inertia, I_p1.57 10⁻¹² m⁴
Section modulus, S = I_p/e1.57 10⁻⁹ m³
Shear stress, τ318.31 10⁶ Pa
Deflection, φ0.4 rad
Deflection, φ23 deg
Torsional stiffness, k = dT/dφ1.25 Nm/rad
Torsional stiffness, k = dT/dφ0.02 Nm/deg

Method & references

  • Solid round torsion bar — polar moment of inertia, shear stress and angular deflection.

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Torsion bar (solid, round) — Engineering ABC