Key Terminology
Key Terminology
(OP)
I've been asked to calculate the cracking area of a shaft key. What is the cracking area?
I know the shear area is the length of the key times the width.
Thanks in advance
I know the shear area is the length of the key times the width.
Thanks in advance
RE: Key Terminology
RE: Key Terminology
I eventually came across a website that I was confident enough with to proceed.
The cracking area is the length of the key times the height of the key engadged with the shaft. Subtract out any fillets or radii that prevents the shaft and key from contacting.