Supporting factor (hub)

Symbol fS
Unit -
Attribute-ID supporting_factor_hub
Numeric ID 5759
Value Type PMDouble

The supporting factor fS can be used to consider the supporting effect that occurs in components subjected to compressive stress. Experience shows that this supporting effect is greater for hubs than shafts and keys due to the larger volume of material subjected to stress. The default values are taken from DIN 6892 Annex B.