Where : T = Wisting moment or torque acting upon the shaft, (kg-cm)
J = Polar moment of inertia of cross-sectional area, about the axis of
rotation, (cm4)
fs = Torsional shear stress, (kg/cm3)
r = Distance from neutral axis to the outer most fibre, (cm)
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a. The twisting moment T may be obtained by using the following relation
Horse power,
Where, T = Twisting moment, (kg-m)
N = Speed , (rpm)
In S.I. Units, the following relation may be used
Where, P = Horse power T = Twisting moment, (kg-m) N = Speed , (rpm) b. In case of belt drives, the totque (T) is given by
Where, T1 and T2 = Tension on the tight side and slack side of
the belt respectively R = Radius of the pulley 2. Shaft subjected to bending moment only
Where, M = Bending moment, (kg-cm)
I = Moment of inertia of cross-sectional area about the axis of rotation, (cm4) fb = Bending stress, (kg/cm2) y = Distance from neutral axis to the outher-most fibre, (cm) we know that for a round solid shaft,
, and
3. Shaft subjected to combined moment and bending moment
Or Or
4. Shafts subjected to fluctuating loads
Where, Km = Combined shock and fatigue factor for bending
Kt = Combined shock and fatigue factor for torsion
The following table show the recommended values for Km and
Kt 5. Shaft subjected to axial load in addition to combined torsion and bending loads. 6. Design of shaft on the basis of rigidity
Where = Torsional deflection or angle of twist, (rad0
T = Twisting moment or torque on the shaft, (kg-cm) J = Polar moment of inertia (cm4) (
G = Modulus of rigidity the shaft material, (kg/cm2)