Indra Ganesan College of Engineering Spur Gear Tooth Stress Analysis And Stress Reduction

Gears are commonly used for transmitting power. They develop high stress concentration at the root and the point of contact. The repeated stressing on the fillets causes the fatigue failure of gear tooth. The main objective of this study is to add different shaped holes to reduce stress concentration. A finite element model of Spur gear with a segment of three teeth is considered for analysis and stress concentration reducing holes of various sizes are introduced on gear teeth at various locations. Analysis revealed that aero-fin shaped hole introduced along the stress flow direction yielded better results.