Comparison of Gap Elements and Contact Algorithm for 3D Contact Analysis of Spiral Bevel GearsThree dimensional stress analysis of spiral bevel gears in mesh using the finite element method is presented. A finite element model is generated by solving equations that identify tooth surface coordinates. Contact is simulated by the automatic generation of nonpenetration constraints. This method is compared to a finite element contact analysis conducted with gap elements.
Document ID
19950004949
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Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bibel, G. D. (North Dakota Univ. Grand Forks, ND., United States)
Tiku, K. (Akron Univ. OH., United States)
Kumar, A. (Akron Univ. OH., United States)
Handschuh, R. (Army Research Lab. Cleveland, OH., United States)