Automotive Why Does MSC Adams Show Increasing Acceleration with Constant Torque?

  • Thread starter Thread starter bugatti79
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Torque Tube
AI Thread Summary
In the discussion, a user describes a simulation of an annulus in MSC Adams, applying a constant torque of 100,000 Nmm and expecting acceleration to be calculated as torque divided by inertia (T/I). However, they observe increasing velocity and acceleration over time, raising questions about the simulation's behavior. Other participants clarify that without modeling factors like friction or air resistance, the object will continue to accelerate indefinitely, which aligns with the theoretical framework. The user seeks confirmation on whether the acceleration observed in MSC Adams matches the calculated value based on the torque and inertia. The conversation emphasizes the importance of including real-world limitations in simulations to achieve accurate results.
bugatti79
Messages
786
Reaction score
4
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?

Regards
B
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
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 ?
 
Then under what conditions does this Torque =inertia times alpha hold that one typically sees in textbooks?
 
Nothing wrong with the expression .

What is angular velocity of object after time t ? Assume zero initial velocity .
 
+1

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.
 
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?
 
Posted June 2024 - 15 years after starting this class. I have learned a whole lot. To get to the short course on making your stock car, late model, hobby stock E-mod handle, look at the index below. Read all posts on Roll Center, Jacking effect and Why does car drive straight to the wall when I gas it? Also read You really have two race cars. This will cover 90% of problems you have. Simply put, the car pushes going in and is loose coming out. You do not have enuff downforce on the right...
I'm trying to decide what size and type of galvanized steel I need for 2 cantilever extensions. The cantilever is 5 ft. The space between the two cantilever arms is a 17 ft Gap the center 7 ft of the 17 ft Gap we'll need to Bear approximately 17,000 lb spread evenly from the front of the cantilever to the back of the cantilever over 5 ft. I will put support beams across these cantilever arms to support the load evenly
Thread 'What's the most likely cause for this carbon seal crack?'
We have a molded carbon graphite seal that is used in an inline axial piston, variable displacement hydraulic pump. One of our customers reported that, when using the “A” parts in the past, they only needed to replace them due to normal wear. However, after switching to our parts, the replacement cycle seems to be much shorter due to “broken” or “cracked” failures. This issue was identified after hydraulic fluid leakage was observed. According to their records, the same problem has occurred...
Back
Top