DesignSeries05082.pngShaft analysis

Commande

Configuration: Emplacement

Shaft Analysis

Spotlight > Machine Design

The Shaft Analysis utility analyzes the results of a twisting moment being applied to a round solid or hollow shaft.

To perform the analysis:

Sélectionnez la commande.

The Shaft Analysis dialog box opens.

Enter the shaft properties and the known value in the Solutions section.

Cliquez pour afficher/masquer les paramètres.Cliquez pour afficher/masquer les paramètres.

Paramètre

Description

Shaft Properties

Enter the shaft properties; the analysis results are based on the properties provided

(1) Outside Diameter

Enter the outside diameter of the shaft; select the desired units from the list

Inside Diameter

Enter the inside diameter of the shaft; enter 0 for a solid shaft

Polar Moment of Inertia

Automatically calculated from the outside and inside diameters

(2) Length

Enter the length of the shaft

Shear Modulus

Enter the value of the shear modulus; select the desired units from the list

Solutions

Select and enter the known value to solve for the other values

(3) Twisting Moment

Enter the twisting moment; select the desired units from the list

Effort de cisaillement max (sMax)

Enter the maximum shear stress; the units are set by the Shear Modulus value

(4) Angle of Twist

Enter the angle of twist in degrees

Click Solve.

The unknown values in the Solutions section are solved based on the information given.

Click Close to exit the shaft analysis calculator.