What is meant by critical speed of a shaft which are the factors affecting it?
In solid mechanics, in the field of rotor-dynamics, the critical speed is the theoretical angular velocity that excites the natural frequency of a rotating object, such as a shaft, propeller, leadscrew, or gear. The factor which affects the critical speed of a shaft is diameter of the disc, span of the shaft, and eccentricity.
How to Calculate Stiffness of Shaft for Equilibrium Position?
Stiffness of Shaft for Equilibrium Position calculator uses Stiffness of Shaft = (Mass of Rotor*Angular Velocity^2*(Initial Distance of Centre of Gravity of Rotor+Additional Deflection of C.G of Rotor))/Additional Deflection of C.G of Rotor to calculate the Stiffness of Shaft, Stiffness of Shaft for Equilibrium Position formula is defined as a measure of the shaft's ability to resist deformation when subjected to external forces, providing a critical value for the whirling speed of the shaft in rotational motion. Stiffness of Shaft is denoted by Ss symbol.
How to calculate Stiffness of Shaft for Equilibrium Position using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Stiffness of Shaft for Equilibrium Position, enter Mass of Rotor (m), Angular Velocity (ω), Initial Distance of Centre of Gravity of Rotor (e) & Additional Deflection of C.G of Rotor (y) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Stiffness of Shaft for Equilibrium Position calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.21952 = (0.0005*11.2^2*(0.002+0.0008))/0.0008.