Description
Book SynopsisThe latest advances in aerospace transmissions
Aerospace Transmission Technology chronicles the proceedings of a seminar hosted by Italian helicopter manufacturer Agusta. Providing deep insight into industry-leading, state-of-the-art technological advances relating to aero-engine and helicopter transmission systems, this book gives industry professionals an informative look at what's to come. Topics include design configurations; materials; analysis and testing techniques; manufacturing processes; maintenance aids; and more, all developed with the goal of satisfying the increasing demands on aerospace transmission systems now and in the future.
Table of ContentsA study of churning losses in dip-lubricated spur gears; integrated main rotor drive and blade control for future helicopters; drive system low-cycle fatigue considerations for K-MAX aerial truck helicopter; damage-tolerance methodology and design applicaitons for rotorcraft transmission qualification; modelling and finite element analysis of a complex helicopter transmission including housing, shafts and gears; gear materials and lubricants for advanced aircraft geared systems; materials and processes for future transmisison systems; EH101 HUM - getting mature; computerized design, generation and simulation of meshing and contact of low-noise, localized bearing contact gear drives; the Brite-Euram "FACET" programme on face gears in aerospace transmission.
