Using Rotational Velocity

Rotational velocity accounts for the structural effects of a part spinning at a constant rate. For example, the amount of stress in a string that is used to swing a bucket of water in a circular motion. Or, in the case to the right, stress and deformation in impeller blades due to the rotational velocity at which the blades spin.

 

Equivalent Stress

Total Deformation


 

Applying a rotational velocity

Rotational velocity can be defined in the following terms:

  1. a magnitude and an axis of rotation (based on selected geometry)
  2. a point and components

 

 

 

 

Axis of Rotation

Point

Animate Rotational Velocity