Expert Details
Gear Dynamics, Gear Noise
ID: 715280
Ohio, USA
Expert teaches specialized courses that encompass many aspects of gear design and gear geometry. This knowledge covers annular, bull, helical, planetary, propulsion, reduction, ring, spur, step-up, and transmission gears. He also has expertise in backlash, rack and pinion, and cycloidal and involute gear teeth. He has access to numerous computer programs for the analysis of gear geometry, load distribution, dynamic analysis, and stress analysis.
Expert has taught courses in signal processing and is familiar with the operation of many spectrum analyzers. (OSU currently has 12 analyzers.) Most applications in his experience relate to rotating machinery.
Expert has taught numerous university and industry courses in machinery vibration. He specializes in vibration measurements and signal processing.
Expert has worked with many torsional vibration measurement systems including torsional accelerometers, demodulated gear teeth, and laser measurements. He has done much research into the measurement of gear transmission error.
Expert has spent ten years doing belt related research projects in belt materials, vibrations, CVT drives, temperature, and fatigue. He is in contact with the leaders in the industry.
Expert regularly teaches courses on this topic and applies the methodologies in research projects.
Expert has performed research in this area. He has models to predict vibration spectra for gears and bearings.
Expert has spent 30 years as a researcher in this area.
Expert helped solve an accessory gear noise problem for a major truck manufacturer. He conducted both experiment and analysis.He has performed simulations of gear noise and transmission error for many companies.Expert has given many one-day advice efforts for companies.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1969 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Year: 1965 | Degree: M.S.M.E. | Subject: Mech. Engr. | Institution: University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Year: 1964 | Degree: B.S.M.E. | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Wisconsin - Madison |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1968 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert teaches on the topics of vibrations, measurements, and controls. He conducts research in gears, V-belts, and noise. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Europe | Summary: Expert performed research with several auto and truck companies in Sweden, France and Italy. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Mexico | Summary: He taught a course on gear noise to engineers of a major transmission manufacturer. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Expert is a member of ASME, SAE, AHS, and INCE. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| He is a Registered P.E. in Ohio. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| He serves on the Advisory Board for the JSME Journal. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert is a Fellow of ASME, is listed in Who's Who in America. He received the ASME Century II medallions. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has over 100 publications. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert regularly teaches a course on gear noise and an advanced course on the same subject. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Expert is experienced in locating vendors of: gear measurements, gear testing, spectrum analyzers, and gear transmission error measurements. He has access to the following resources: gear noise literature, a database of more than 1000 articles and papers, and a gear design database. |
Fields of Expertise
gear, gear noise, gear design, gear drive, digital signal processing, machine vibration, machine vibration analysis, mechanical system vibration, vibration modeling, rotational vibration, torsional vibration, V belt, mechanical engineering measurement, vibration diagnostics, gear system dynamic analysis, vibration noise, helical gear design, spur gear design, gearing arrangement, mechanical quantity electrical measurement, vibration measurement, gear failure analysis, gear lubrication process, digital signal, dynamic balance, mechanical system resonance, mechanical power transmission, vibration simulation, automotive transmission system, plastic gear design, annular gear, differential gear, acoustic noise, worm gear, vibration pickup, vibration, transportation noise, transmission gear, strain gage, step-up gear, spur gear, shock vibration, ring gear, resonator, reduction gear, random vibration, rack, propulsion gear, planetary gear, pinion, metrology, involute gear tooth, internal gear, hypoid gear, herringbone gear, helical gear, face gear, cycloidal gear tooth, bull gear, bevel gear, backlash, acoustic signal processing, accelerometer