Multi-body Dynamic Contact Analysis Tool for Transmission Design

Abstract

The report describes the development of a finite element based multi-body contact analysis tool. This analysis tool is meant for use in the design of complex and flexible geared transmissions, such as those found in rotor-craft and automobiles. The technology for a system level analysis of transmissions, including the housings, gears and bearings is outlined. Several examples, including dynamic two-dimensional planetary models, three-dimensional static simple- and compound-planetary system models, and spiral-bevel and hypoid gear models are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA414295

Entities

People

  • Rajendra Gunda
  • Samir Abad
  • Sandeep Vijayakar

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Dynamic Response
  • Geometry
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Grids
  • Hemispherical Shells
  • Linear Programming
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Operating Systems
  • Simplex Method
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).