Shaft analysis

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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.

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.