Asymptotic expansions in nonlinear rotordynamics

Day, William B.

doi:10.1090/qam/99613

Author: William B. Day
Journal: Quart. Appl. Math. 44 (1987), 779-792
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/qam/99613
MathSciNet review: QAM99613
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Abstract: This paper is an examination of special nonlinearities of the Jeffcott equations in rotordynamics. The immediate application of this analysis is directed toward understanding the excessive vibrations recorded in the LOX pump of the SSME during hot-firing ground testing.

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