Contact stress analysis of spiral bevel gears using nonlinear finite element static analysis
Abstract
A procedure is presented for performing three-dimensional stress analysis of spiral bevel gears in mesh using the finite element method. The procedure involves generating a finite element model by solving equations that identify tooth surface coordinates. Coordinate transformations are used to orientate the gear and pinion for gear meshing. Contact boundary conditions are simulated with gap elements. A solution technique for correct orientation of the gap elements is given. Example models and results are presented.
- Publication:
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Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
- Pub Date:
- May 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993jpmc.confQ..28B
- Keywords:
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- Contact Loads;
- Finite Element Method;
- Gear Teeth;
- Mathematical Models;
- Stress Analysis;
- Coordinates;
- Gears;
- Mechanical Drives;
- Stress Distribution;
- Mechanical Engineering