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According to maximum normal stress theory
Eq. 1
D = [ 16 / ( π σyd ) { Mb + ( Mb2 + Mt2 )(1/2) } ] (1/3)

According to maximum shear stress theory
Eq. 2
D = { 16 / ( π τyd ) { Mb2 + Mt2 )(1/2) } (1/3)

According to maximum shear energy theory
Eq. 3
D = { 16 / ( π τyd ) { Mb2 + 3/4 Mt2 )(1/2) } (1/3)

where

D = diameter of shaft, m (in)
Mb = bending moment, Nm (lbf in)
Mt = twisting moment, Nm (lbf in)
τyd = shear stress, MPa (psi)
σyd = stress (tensile or compressive), MPa (psi)

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Source:

Machine Design Handbook 2nd Edition, 2001 
Prof. Dr. K. Lingaiah
Former Principal, Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore University, Bangalore