Cottered-Joint

Shaft With Key

The KEY may fail:



By SHEARING Rs = b x L x fs


By CRUSHING Rc = 1/2t x L x fc


Useful EMPIRICAL proportions to use:


b = 1/4d and t = 1/6d


Tshaft = kw x 60 / 6.48 x N


Where Tmax = 1/5d3


Where Tkey = F x 1/2d




Estimated Design Dimensions











Built by Alan Martin 2025