The axial stiffness of marine diesel engine crankshafts

Subtitle: Part II. Theory and results of scale model measurements and comparison with published formulae

Article type: Research Article

Authors: van der Linden, C.A.M.

Abstract: A scale model of a crank fixed at one end is loaded by forces and moments at the free end. Measuring of the displacements yields a set of influence numbers. These figures are used for calculation of the axial elasticity of a crankshaft. It is shown that, by means of an extreme simplification, also the elasticity of one single crank can be derived from these influence numbers and that a formula is thus evolved which can be compared with existing formulae. Finally, the results of calculations by means of influence numbers are compared with those according to published formulae.

DOI: 10.3233/ISP-1968-1516303

Journal: International Shipbuilding Progress, vol. 15, no. 163, pp. 96-106, 1968