A muff coupling is connecting two shafts. The torque involved is 650N-m. The shaft diameter is 45mm with length and breadth of the key being 14mm and 80mm respectively. Find the shear stress induced in the key.
(a) 30.2N/mm²
(b) 25.8N/mm²
(c) 34.4N/mm²
(d) None of the listed
This problem was given to me by my instructor.
This question relates to the Couplings concept in part Shafts, Keys and Couplings of Machine Design