ABSTRACT
Parts mounted on a shaft are connected to it by their central portion, which is usually called a
hub
.
The connection should be designed so as to
• Fix the part relative to the shaft with needed accuracy • Ensure load transmission between the part and the shaft
In deciding on a particular type of connection, the magnitude of the torque to be transmitted is the determining factor. The authors chose three types of widely used shaft-hub connections for detailed consideration: interference-fit connection (IFC), keyed joint (KJ), and splined joint (SJ). Each of these connections has merits and demerits that make it preferable or undesirable in certain cases.
