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Stresses built up in a rotating disk

Posted 21 feb 2013, 06:28 GMT-5 Structural Mechanics Version 4.2 3 Replies

Shehan Haputhanthri
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I am trying to analyze the stresses built up in in rotating disk. This disk is not subjected to any external loading. Only forces applied is centrifugal forces due to rotation.

When I try to model the problem using Structural Mechanics>Solid Mechanics (solid) from COMSOL 4.2 it allows me to enter a linear velocity as a Prescribed Velocity. But I cant enter the rotational or angular speed.

Can I implement this problem in COMSOL using this Prescribed Velocity functionality?or Is there any other way to analyze the stresses in this rotating disk.?

Thank You Very Much.

Shehan
3 Replies Last Post 24 feb 2013, 21:13 GMT-5
Nagi Elabbasi Facebook Reality Labs
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Posted: 1 decade ago 21 feb 2013, 12:04 GMT-5
Hi Shehan,

The most efficient way to calculate the stresses due to a steady-state centrifugal load is through a body load = density x omega^2 x radius. You don’t need to prescribe velocity in that case.

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Hi Shehan, The most efficient way to calculate the stresses due to a steady-state centrifugal load is through a body load = density x omega^2 x radius. You don’t need to prescribe velocity in that case. Nagi Elabbasi Veryst Engineering
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Posted: 1 decade ago 21 feb 2013, 21:54 GMT-5
Thanks Nagi for your quick reply. I did the simulation that way and got the results.

I applied the body load in the r direction (In cylindrical coordinate system). What I am not sure here is whether I should applied the loads in all three direction.

Thanks.
Thanks Nagi for your quick reply. I did the simulation that way and got the results. I applied the body load in the r direction (In cylindrical coordinate system). What I am not sure here is whether I should applied the loads in all three direction. Thanks.
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Posted: 1 decade ago 24 feb 2013, 21:13 GMT-5
If you apply the load in a cylindrical coordinate system aligned with the axis of rotation then you only need to apply a force in the radial direction (as you did).
If you apply the load in a cylindrical coordinate system aligned with the axis of rotation then you only need to apply a force in the radial direction (as you did).

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