The mass of the rotor shaft in aircraft design refers to the total mass of the shaft component that connects the rotor system (such as helicopter blades) to the engine or power source. It’s an important parameter in the design and analysis of the rotor system.
The formula to calculate the mass of the rotor shaft is as follows:
- Mass of Rotor Shaft is the total mass of the rotor shaft, typically measured in kilograms (kg).
- π (pi) is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159.
- Outer Radius is the outer radius of the rotor shaft, measured in meters (m).
- Inner Radius is the inner radius of the rotor shaft, measured in meters (m).
- Length is the length of the rotor shaft, measured in meters (m).
- Material Density is the density of the rotor shaft material, measured in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).