Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering
Education-Case 2: Helical Gear Design and Analysis
with VISUAL BASIC

Ebube A. Chuku; Tonye K. Jack; Harold U. Nwosu

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V11P293

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Volume 11 | Number 3 | Year 2014 | Article Id. IJETT-V11P293 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V11P293

Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering Education-Case 2: Helical Gear Design and Analysis with VISUAL BASIC

Ebube A. Chuku , Tonye K. Jack , Harold U. Nwosu

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Ebube A. Chuku , Tonye K. Jack , Harold U. Nwosu, "Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering Education-Case 2: Helical Gear Design and Analysis with VISUAL BASIC," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 470-481, 2014. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V11P293

Abstract

A visual basic developed program, EHgear, for sizing, stress and strength analysis of the full depth teeth, standard helical gears is described. The Design basis is on the American Gear Manufacturer’s Association (AGMA) recommended standard. Test and validation of the program through numerical examples with typical helical gear operational parameters is shown.

Keywords

Gears, helical gears, gear design, gearing, engineering programs.

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