Shaft analysis
Command |
Workspace: Path |
Shaft Analysis |
Architect: AEC > Machine Design Landmark: Landmark > Machine Design Spotlight: 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:
Select the command.
The Shaft Analysis dialog box opens.
Enter the shaft properties and the known value in the Solutions section.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
Parameter |
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 |
Max. Shear Stress |
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.
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