Research Article

Nonlinear Torsional Dynamics of Star Gearing Transmission System of GTF Gearbox

Table 1

GTF gearbox system parameters.

ParametersSun gearStar gearRing gear

Number of teeth4342127
Helical tooth width (mm)60
Normal modulus (mm)3.5
Normal pressure angle (degree)22.5
Helix angle (degree)27

External meshing pairExternal meshing pair

Average meshing stiffness ()3.025 × 3.400 × 
Varying meshing stiffness ()1.679 × 2.111 × 
Damping ratio of meshing pair stiffness 0.020.02