Why Does MSC Adams Show Increasing Acceleration with Constant Torque?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the application of torque to an annulus with a given polar moment of inertia and the expected acceleration. The question of how to confirm this in Msc Adams is raised and the issue of unlimited angular velocity is mentioned. It is also noted that factors such as friction and air resistance may limit the angular velocity in practice. The conversation ends with a question about the agreement between the calculated and simulated values of acceleration.
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Hi Guys,
I have a simple annulus of radius 25mm and 15mm of length 50mm where i applieD a torque of T=100000Nmm. Its inertia about its main axis is I=124.9 kgmm2.
Therefore i expect the acceleration to be T/I.
Its not clear how to confirm this answer in Msc Adams because when i set simulation time of 0.1 or 1 sec I always get increasing velocity/acceleration.
What am I missing?

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B
 
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If you apply a fixed value torque to an object with a fixed value polar moment of inertia then it will just keep on accelerating forever ?
 
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Then under what conditions does this Torque =inertia times alpha hold that one typically sees in textbooks?
 
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Nothing wrong with the expression .

What is angular velocity of object after time t ? Assume zero initial velocity .
 
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In practice things like friction, air resistance, strength of materials limit the angular velocity but if you don't model those then the angular velocity is unlimited.
 
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bugatti79 said:
Therefore i expect the acceleration to be T/I.
Its not clear how to confirm this answer in Msc Adams because when i set simulation time of 0.1 or 1 sec I always get increasing velocity/acceleration.

Does the acceleration you get in Msc Adams agree with the calculated value?
 

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