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This example investigates a single cylinder reciprocating engine supported by hydrodynamic bearings. A starting torque brings the engine to the required speed, after which a load torque is applied. Following start-up, the engine operates under the action of the cylinder pressure. The ... Read More
The eigenfrequencies of a rotating blade are studied in this benchmark. It shows how stress stiffening and spin softening affect the fundamental eigenfrequency. High rotational speeds in rotating machinery can result in centrifugal forces of considerable magnitude. The forces induced by ... Read More
Interference fit is a technique used to join two parts by fitting one over or around the other. The inner part is cooled so that it shrinks and can be fitted on the outer part. Once the part returns to its original temperature and expands, a contact pressure builds up at the interface ... Read More
This example illustrates the modeling and dynamic analysis of a three-cylinder reciprocating engine. The model combines rigid and flexible components to investigate engine performance and the stresses generated during operation. The analysis helps identify critical components and ... Read More
This model simulates the dynamics of a shock absorber used in an aircraft landing gear mechanism. It analyzes the stresses and heat generated in the landing gear components due to energy dissipated by the shock absorber. A prismatic joint with a spring and damper is used to model the ... Read More
This model simulates the mechanism of a differential gear used in cars and other wheeled vehicles. A differential allows the outer drive wheel to rotate faster than the inner drive wheel during a turn. This is necessary when a vehicle turns in order to allow the wheel that is traveling ... Read More
Bearings are used in machines to reduce the friction between moving parts and thereby smooth their relative motion. Rolling element bearings are one of the most widely used bearings, where rolling elements or rollers are used to support the load. These rollers can be of different shapes; ... Read More
Gear rattle and bearing misalignment are common sources of vibration and noise in gearboxes. This example considers two geared shafts supported by roller bearings. Backlash causes intermittent tooth contact and induces shaft vibrations when the driven shaft is unloaded and the driving ... Read More
In this example, the Bergstrom–Boyce material model is used to capture the nonequilibrium behavior of carbon-black-filled chloroprene rubber under a strain history that alternates compression with relaxation. Results are verified against experimental and numerical results taken from the ... Read More
Consider an infinitely long steel cylinder resting on a flat aluminum foundation, where both structures are elastic. The cylinder is subjected to a point load at its top. The objective of this study is to determine the contact pressure distribution and the contact length between the ... Read More
