Finite element analysis of a functionally graded shaft with transverse cracks in a rotor bearing system

Abstract

During last few decades functionally graded materials FGMs have been recognized as future advanced composite material featuring thermo mechanical loading multi functionality and gradation at micro and nano scales In many rotating machineries like gas turbine steam turbine shafts blades etc are exposed to very high temperature environment Due to their superior performances in high temperature applications these FGMs are also recognized as potential materials for rotating machinery co...