Calculation of Unbalance Response in Rotor-Bearing Systems

Resource Overview

This program calculates the unbalance response of rotor-bearing systems, utilizing the lumped parameter method for rotor simplification and isotropic support modeling for bearings

Detailed Documentation

This program calculates the unbalance response of rotor-bearing systems. The implementation uses lumped parameter method to simplify rotor dynamics and models bearing supports as isotropic elements. The program includes the following key features:

- Automated identification of rotor geometry and material properties through parameter input functions

- Visualization of rotor vibration modes and frequency response using MATLAB plotting capabilities

- Simulation of system responses at different rotational speeds through speed-sweep algorithms

- Analysis of bearing friction forces and support force distributions using force equilibrium calculations

These features enable users to gain deeper insights into rotor-bearing system performance and facilitate optimization and improvement through parametric studies and modal analysis.