| Symbol | Kγ |
|---|---|
| Unit | - |
| Attribute-ID | bv2010 force distribution factor |
| Numeric ID | 5370 |
| Value Type | PMDouble |
The load sharing factor Kγ accounts for the uneven sharing of load on multiple path transmissions.
| Type | Kγ |
| Single power path | 1.00 |
| Dual tandem gear without quill shaft* | 1.15 |
| Dual tandem gear with quill shaft* | 1.10 |
| with 3 planetary gears and less | 1.00 |
| with 4 planetary gears | 1.20 |
| with 5 planetary gears | 1.30 |
| with 6 planetary gears and more | 1.40 |
*A quill shaft is a torsionally flexible shaft intended to improve the load distribution between the gears.
Source: Bureau Veritas (BV): Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Steel Vessels, Paris - 2014 edition