Derivatives of Eigenvalues for Torsional Vibration of Geared Shaft Systems

Abstract

Design sensitivity analysis of natural frequency for geared shaft systems is of practical importance in the optimal design of these systems. This note provides a simple and easily implemented method to calculate the eigenvalue derivatives of a geared shaft system with respect to a design parameter ν, including gear inertia J, shaft stiffness K, and transmission ratio Q, when the eigensolution is known. An example is given to illustrate the method.