Design factor

Symbol Yd
Unit -
Attribute-ID bv2010 design factor
Numeric ID 5379
Value Type PMDouble

The design factor Yd considers the influence of reversal of the direction of rotation as well as, for shrunk-fit tooth rings, the influence of a pre-load on the load capacity of the tooth root.

Requirement Yd
Gears with occasional partial loads in the reverse direction 0.9
Idler gears 0.7
Shrunk-fit tooth rings Calculation with specification of the shrinkage gap diameter Ds
In all other cases 1.0

Source: Bureau Veritas (BV): Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Steel Vessels, Paris - 2014 edition