This document discusses keys and couplings. It provides equations to calculate the shear stress and bearing stress on keys to determine the appropriate key size. Keys are used to transmit torque between a shaft and mounted component. Square and flat keys are most common. Couplings, such as universal joint couplings, are also briefly mentioned. Stress concentrations on keys are noted as an important factor.
This document discusses keys and couplings. It provides equations to calculate the shear stress and bearing stress on keys to determine the appropriate key size. Keys are used to transmit torque between a shaft and mounted component. Square and flat keys are most common. Couplings, such as universal joint couplings, are also briefly mentioned. Stress concentrations on keys are noted as an important factor.
This document discusses keys and couplings. It provides equations to calculate the shear stress and bearing stress on keys to determine the appropriate key size. Keys are used to transmit torque between a shaft and mounted component. Square and flat keys are most common. Couplings, such as universal joint couplings, are also briefly mentioned. Stress concentrations on keys are noted as an important factor.
MET 301 Keys Key is used to transmit torque between shaft and the component mounted on the shaft.
Square and flat keys are most
common. Other types of keys Key size Actual stresses acting on keys are difficult to determine Simplified mechanical stresses equations for shear and compression
Tangential Force at shaft diameter: F= T/(D/2) = 2T/D
Average shear stress t in Key, should not exceed allowable shear stress tw =typ/Nfs t = F/(W*L) < typ/Nfs or, F/(W*L) < syp/(2Nfs) ………..(1) Average bearing (compressive) stress s in Key, should not exceed compressive stress sw =syp/Nfs s = F/[(H/2)*L] < syp/Nfs or, s = F/(H*L) < syp/(2Nfs)……..(2) For square key, W=H, Equation (1) and (2) are essentially same, i.e., shear or bearing stress will produce the same key length. Stress concentration Coupling Universal Joint Coupling