Rotordynamics Analysis using Abaqus/Standard
Abaqus Technology Brief
Acknowledgements
Summary
Key Abaqus Features and Benefits
Special rotordynamics loading to capture the
centrifugal load effects and load stiffness terms
associated with spinning bodies
Connector elements for modeling the frequency
dependent stiffness and damping behavior of
rotor bearings
Substructuring capabilities for improved compu-
tational efficiency
Introduction
Rotor and Bearings
Finite Element Analysis Approach
2
Stability Analysis
3
Unbalanced Frequency Response Analysis
Substructuring
4
Conclusions
References
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