Structural Dynamics Blog Posts
Comparing Hydrodynamic Bearings with Rotordynamics Analyses
Compare the load capacities for different types of hydrodynamic bearings and determine which is best suited for your area of study by using the Rotordynamics Module.
Perform Rotordynamic Analyses of a Reciprocating Engine’s Crankshaft
You can use the Rotordynamics Module, an add-on to COMSOL Multiphysics®, to analyze the design of a crankshaft for a reciprocating engine.
How to Evaluate Gear Mesh Stiffness in a Multibody Dynamics Model
What is gear mesh stiffness? Why is it important to account for in a multibody dynamics model? How can it be simulated with COMSOL Multiphysics? Get answers here.
Analyze a Variety of Rotating Machines with the Rotordynamics Module
Get an introduction to the specialized features and functionality available in the Rotordynamics Module for modeling rotating machinery.
Identify a Cricket Bat’s Sweet Spots with Structural Mechanics Analysis
Research into the science behind cricket usually focuses on the performance of the batsmen and bowlers. One area of cricket that lacks in research is the cricket bat itself…
Understanding the Different Elements of Gear Modeling
Your introduction to the features and functionality for modeling gears in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Rotordynamics Fosters the Design of Reliable Rotating Machines
Rotating machinery is an important element in many structures. The analysis of rotating machinery, rotordynamics, can help engineers reduce noise and vibrations in many areas of technology.
How to Build Gear Geometries in the Multibody Dynamics Module
You can use the built-in, highly parameterized gear parts in the Part Library to build a wide range of parallel and planetary gear trains for analysis in the COMSOL® software. Learn how here.