Research Article

Study of the Influences of Transient Crack Propagation in a Pinion on Time-Varying Mesh Stiffness

Table 3

Main parameters of the gear system.

Gear typeStandard involute spur teeth

MaterialSteel
Young’s modulus Pa
Poisson ratio
Number of teeth and
Pressure angle
Diametral pitch inch−1
Base radius of the gear mm
Width of teeth mm
Mass of the pinion Kg
Mass of the gear Kg
Contact ratio
Mass moment of inertia of the motor Kg m2
Mass moment of inertia of the load Kg m2
Mass moment of inertia of the pinion Kg m2
Mass moment of inertia of the gear Kg m2