@inproceedings{f011af7730d64853811116f06c43a2b2,
title = "Multi-plate dry clutch design and analysis for dual speed rotorcraft applications",
abstract = "This paper describes the analysis and minimum weight design of a multi-disk clutch system for application in a two-speed rotorcraft transmission. The analysis and design method presented account for component stress limits and thermal requirements for a specified shift profile. The stress analysis is based on idealized structural models with closed-form stress field approximations for each clutch component including; centrifugal stress, torque and bending stress, axial clutch engagement loads and clutch disk thermal stresses. The clutch disk temperature rise and power dissipation are evaluated using a constant load torque clutch engagement model. The results show that the carbon-carbon clutch achieves significant weight savings compared with an equivalent steel clutch due to its higher allowable clutch temperature rise. The design procedure presented in this paper offers a rapid approach for overall sizing of multi-disk clutch systems.",
author = "DeSmidt, {Hans A.} and Rao, {Suren B.} and Smith, {Edward C.} and Bill, {Robert C.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2015, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. All Rights Reserved.; 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2015 ; Conference date: 05-01-2015 Through 09-01-2015",
year = "2015",
doi = "10.2514/6.2015-0953",
language = "English (US)",
series = "56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
booktitle = "56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference",
}