A044

OTHER: Mechanics

Overview:

The branch of physics that deals with the motion of material bodies and the phenomena of the action of forces on bodies.

In this web site ~ Information related to the mechanical aspects of helicopters. Mainly the power train.

Definitions:

Definitions, algorithms and more, related to mechanics

Symbols:

An incomplete list of the mechanical symbols uses in the database & this web site.

 

Bearing:

Information on bearings.

Bearing - Elastomeric:

Information on elastomeric bearings.

Casting:

Information on castings for housings etc.

Gear - Planetary

Information on planetary (epicyclic) gearing.

Gear - Bevel

Information on spiral and straight bevel gearing.

Gear - Worm Drive

Information on worm and wheel gearing.

Gear - Face

Information on face gearing.

Joint

Information on CV, Hookes and Universal etc. Relationship with Corollas effect.

Machining:

Information on machining of castings and billets.

Material Properties:

Properties of materials. Presently just metals, for use in power train components.

Safety Factor:

Safety factors that are used to design mechanical components for helicopters.

Spline:

Information on splines for mast and sun gear etc..

Vibration - Engine Induced:

Information related to engine induced vibration.

 

General:

A grouping of general information on mechanics & material for power train etc.

Web Sites:

A listing of web sites related to mechanical design and engineering etc.

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Last Revised: April 25, 2008