9.1.4. Torsion Stresses and Deflections of Regular Closed and Solid Shapes

Reference: Abbott, Richard. Analysis and Design of Composite and Metallic Flight Vehicle Structures 3 Edition, 2019.

The equations in the table below are valid for the elastic range of the material considered.

1. AA-SM-002-011 Torsion – Regular Sections – Solid Round Rod
2. AA-SM-002-012 Torsion – Regular Sections – Thick Walled Round Tube
3. AA-SM-002-013 Torsion – Regular Sections – Thin Walled Round Tube
4. AA-SM-002-014 Torsion – Regular Sections – Solid Rectangular and Square Bar

5. AA-SM-002-015 Torsion – Regular Sections – Thin Walled Rectangular or Square BarBar
6. AA-SM-002-016 Torsion – Regular Sections – Solid Elliptical Section
7. AA-SM-002-017 Torsion – Regular Sections – Thin Walled Elliptical Section
8. AA-SM-002-018 Torsion – Regular Sections – Solid Hexagonal Rod

9. AA-SM-002-019 Torsion – Regular Sections – Solid Triangular Rod
10. AA-SM-002-020 Torsion – Regular Sections – Circular Section with One Side Flattened
11. AA-SM-002-021 Torsion – Regular Sections – Circular Section with Opposite Sides Flattened