Flange coupling proportions: thickness of flange relative to shaft diameter Statement to evaluate: In a (cast iron) flange coupling, the flange thickness is taken as one-half of the shaft diameter (t ≈ 0.5d). Choose the correct option (True/False).

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Flange coupling proportions: thickness of flange relative to shaft diameter  Statement to evaluate: In a (cast iron) flange coupling, the flange thickness is taken as one-half of the shaft diameter (t ≈ 0.5d).  Choose the correct option (True/False).

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Design proportion Standard empirical proportions for an unprotected cast-iron flange coupling include: hub diameter ≈ 2d, hub length ≈ 1.5d, outside flange diameter ≈ 4d, and flange thickness t ≈ 0.5d. Note Exact dimensions are refined by stress che…

Flange coupling proportions: thickness of flange relative to shaft diameter Statement to evaluate: In a (cast iron) flange coupling, the flange thickness is taken as one-half of the shaft diameter (t ≈ 0.5d). Choose the correct option (True/False).

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