ABSTRACT

A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. Rigid flange coupling are designed for heavy loads or industrial equipment. When joining shafts within a machine, mechanics can choose between flexible and rigid couplings. The connecting methods for flange couplings are usually very strong because of either the pressure of the material or the sometimes hazardous nature of materials passed through many industrial piping systems. This project deals with stress analysis of rigid flange couplings subjected to Static loads using ANSYS. The design of flange coupling will be done in SOLID WORKS PREMIUM SOFTWARE 2014. To obtain computer solution ANSYS will be used.