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Explain effect of keyways on strength of shaft. Name one type of key which does not affect strength of shaft

Question: 

Explain effect of keyways on strength of shaft. Name one type of key which does not affect strength of shaft

Answer: 

Effect of keyways – when the keyways are cut on the shafts, material is removed at the skin, there by weakening the cross section of the shaft. Stress concentration effect is also serious at the corner of the keyways. Thus the shaft become weak. Type of key- Hollow saddle key or Tangent key