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Shear Stress in Key is the force per unit area tending to cause deformation of the key by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress. Check FAQs
𝜏=Fbkl
𝜏 - Shear Stress in Key?F - Force on Key?bk - Width of Key?l - Length of Key?

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57.0286Edit=9980Edit5Edit35Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝜏=Fbkl
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝜏=9980N5mm35mm
Next Step Convert Units
𝜏=9980N0.005m0.035m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝜏=99800.0050.035
Next Step Evaluate
𝜏=57028571.4285714Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
𝜏=57.0285714285714N/mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝜏=57.0286N/mm²

Shear Stress in given Force on Key Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Stress in Key
Shear Stress in Key is the force per unit area tending to cause deformation of the key by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: 𝜏
Measurement: StressUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Force on Key
Force on Key is the reaction onto the key of a machined assembly.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Key
Width of Key is defined as the width of the key that is fixed in between the shaft and the hub to prevent relative movement between a power transmitting shaft and an attached component.
Symbol: bk
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Key
The Length of Key is defined as the length of the key which is used to prevent rotation of a machine component or it is the major dimension of the key.
Symbol: l
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Shear Stress in Key

​Go Shear Stress in Key given Torque Transmitted
𝜏=2Mtbklds

Other formulas in Design of Square and Flat Keys category

​Go Force on Key
F=2Mtds
​Go Torque Transmitted by Keyed Shaft given Force on Keys
Mt=Fds2
​Go Shaft Diameter given Force on Key
ds=2MtF
​Go Width of Key given Shear Stress in Key
bk=F𝜏l

How to Evaluate Shear Stress in given Force on Key?

Shear Stress in given Force on Key evaluator uses Shear Stress in Key = Force on Key/(Width of Key*Length of Key) to evaluate the Shear Stress in Key, Shear Stress in given Force on Key is defined as the component of stress coplanar with the key's cross-section. It arises from the shear force, the component of the force vector parallel to the material cross-section. Shear Stress in Key is denoted by 𝜏 symbol.

How to evaluate Shear Stress in given Force on Key using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shear Stress in given Force on Key, enter Force on Key (F), Width of Key (bk) & Length of Key (l) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shear Stress in given Force on Key

What is the formula to find Shear Stress in given Force on Key?
The formula of Shear Stress in given Force on Key is expressed as Shear Stress in Key = Force on Key/(Width of Key*Length of Key). Here is an example- 5.7E-5 = 9980/(0.005*0.035).
How to calculate Shear Stress in given Force on Key?
With Force on Key (F), Width of Key (bk) & Length of Key (l) we can find Shear Stress in given Force on Key using the formula - Shear Stress in Key = Force on Key/(Width of Key*Length of Key).
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Stress in Key?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Stress in Key-
  • Shear Stress in Key=2*Transmitted Torque by Keyed Shaft/(Width of Key*Length of Key*Diameter of Shaft using Key)OpenImg
Can the Shear Stress in given Force on Key be negative?
No, the Shear Stress in given Force on Key, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shear Stress in given Force on Key?
Shear Stress in given Force on Key is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter[N/mm²] for Stress. Pascal[N/mm²], Newton per Square Meter[N/mm²], Kilonewton per Square Meter[N/mm²] are the few other units in which Shear Stress in given Force on Key can be measured.
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