Strain gauges are commonly used to obtain the load intensity distribution on the flank of a gear mesh. To get the load distribution on the flank, the strain data must be processed and changed into load intensity distribution on the tooth flank. Research has been conducted on the best methodology to place strain gauges when calculating load intensity distribution on the flanks of a gear. This paper discusses these research methods that use FEM models and his analysis of how to deal with the effect of strain gauge positioning errors, in order to find the optimal placement.

ISBN: 978-1-64353-015-4
Pages: 18
Authors: José Calvo Irisarri, Unai Gutierrez Santiago, Alfredo Fernández Sisón, and Pedro Olalde Arce