14.7.5. Clearance Force

A clearance force is created when a component is added to the Shaft Set or housing to represent the connection between each component. The clearance force is classified in axial and radial directions.

Figure 14.277: Clearance schematic

Clearance schematic

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where, K is a penalty, cl is a clearance, and c is a proportional damping ratio relative to K.