A Novel Approach to Model the Shrink-Fit Connection
摘要
This study develops an analytical approach for modeling the behavior of shrink-fit connection, widely used in industries. A novel method to determine the equivalent contact stiffness of shrink-fit connection is proposed and its accuracy is shown. The identified relationships indicate the nonlinear correlation between the angular displacement and bending moment capacity for shrink-fit connection. The results indicate the importance of considering the occurrence of the relative slip on the fitting surface of the shrink-fit connection.