Compressive Stress in Kennedy Key evaluator uses Compressive Stress in Key = sqrt(2)*Transmitted Torque by Kennedy Key/(Diameter of Shaft using Key*Width of Key*Length of Key) to evaluate the Compressive Stress in Key, Compressive Stress in Kennedy Key is defined as the stress that results from the shortening in one dimension of a Kennedy key due to oppositely directed collinear forces tending to crush it. Compressive Stress in Key is denoted by σc symbol.
How to evaluate Compressive Stress in Kennedy Key using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Compressive Stress in Kennedy Key, enter Transmitted Torque by Kennedy Key (Mtk), Diameter of Shaft using Key (ds), Width of Key (bk) & Length of Key (l) and hit the calculate button.