CHAPTER 14
Keys and Couplings
Chapter Objectives
Design the section of the most commonly used rectangular key on the basis of torque and allowable shear and bearing stresses in key.
Design the thickness and radius of semicircular portion of Woodruff key on the basis of torque and allowable shear and bearing stresses in key.
Design the section of a spline in a splined shaft on the basis of torque and allowable normal stress on spline.
Design the section of Kennedy's key for heavy torque transmission on the basis of allowable shear and bearing stresses in key.
Design a rigid coupling for two shafts on the basis of torque, allowable shear stress in flange, in bolts connecting two flanges and in hub of the coupling.
Provide a spigot (projected ...
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