Separated Hub Joint Calculator dialog box

Sets parameters for calculation of separated hub joints.

Access:

Ribbon: Design tab Power Transmission panel Separated Hub Calculator

Type of Strength Calculation

Hub Length Design

Designs optimal hub length for the specified load, shaft diameter, and joint properties.

Shaft Diameter Design

Designs optimal shaft diameter for the specified load and joint properties.

Check Calculation

Performs the strength check for the specified load, dimensions, and joint properties.

Loads

Loading is entered through axial force or torque.

Dimensions

 

Specifies the values you enter for the dimensions of the separated hub joint.

Joint Properties

 

Type of Loading

Specifies the Type of loading you select from the roll-down menu.

Material

Select the check box to open the Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed.

Allowable Pressure

Specifies a value you enter or select from the list according to the joint character for the allowable pressure in the joint.

Bolt Properties

 

Material

Select the check box to open the Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed.

Allowable Pressure 0.25 *Sy

Specifies a value you enter or select from the list according to the joint character for the allowable pressure in the joint.

Number of Joint Bolts

Specifies the number of joint bolts.

Results

Displays the calculated values and the joint strength check.

Summary of Messages area

Displays the reports about calculation. To open the Summary of Messages area at the bottom of the tab, double-click the double line at the bottom of tabs or click the chevron.

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