Dynamic modeling of the gear-rotor systems with spatial propagation crack and complicated foundation structure

Abstract

Considering both spatial crack fault and complex foundation structure, the dynamic finite element model and multi-body dynamic model are established simultaneously to analyze the dynamic characteristics of gear-rotor systems. Firstly, the extended finite element method is used to simulate the three-dimensional crack propagation paths of spur gears under partial load. Then, based on the proposed three-dimensional loaded tooth contact analysis (3D-LTCA) method, the mesh stiffness of spur gears with the spatial crack and complex foundation is calculated and the results are verified by the finite element method. Finally, the dynamic finite element model and multi-body dynamic model of the gear-rotor system are established. The dynamic responses under different crack levels are analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of these two dynamic models are evaluated. According to the above analysis, it is indicated that the 3D-LTCA can accurately consider the influence of complex foundation and spatial crack on mesh stiffness. The finite element model and multi-body dynamic model can effectively analyze the influence of crack fault and foundation structure on dynamic responses.