The design theory for transmission shafting, both in the elastic and plastic states, is reviewed, with consideration of the effects of splines, fillets, and similar stress-raisers. Data are presented on the actual strengths of such shafts for various steels under static and fatigue loading, and the nature of the fatigue phenomenon briefly discussed. Some typical shafting failures are described, and the appropriate lessons drawn.
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