As the key elastic element of the diaphragm coupling, the diaphragm bears the main load during operation. When the diaphragm shaft coupling rotates, its angular offset will generate alternating stress, which alternates once per rotation. The dynamic stress of the diaphragm will lead to the fatigue damage of the diaphragm and the bolt, so the accurate calculation of the dynamic and static composite stress is the key to predict the life of the diaphragm shaft coupling and the operation of the diaphragm shaft coupling.