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How to design a Shaft for Strength and Rigidity
  1. Determine the loads on the shaft.
  2. Choose provisional dimensions for the shaft.
  3. Identify critical sections.
  4. Calculate internal forces and moments.
  5. Introduce safety factor.
  6. Choose material.
  7. Calculate deflection.
  8. Compare factored stresses with strength of material.
  9. Specify shaft.
  10. References

Original Guide by W J Beswarick, edited for www by Raymond Scott & David Mole.

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