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Rotating Disc Failure Simulation

A browser analytical simulation of radial, hoop, and von Mises stresses with a critical-speed estimate.

MY FOCUSImplemented the stress distributions, material inputs, visualization, and failure-speed screening.
HTMLJavaScriptRotating-body mechanics

ENGINEERING VALUE

Shows practical implementation of classical mechanical equations in an interactive engineering tool.

PROJECT SCOPE

Interactive analytical mechanics model

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ENGINEERING STUDY / CHUCKJS—01

Engineering concept illustration.

01 / THE PROBLEM

The engineering challenge.

Rotating disc concepts need early screening of stress distribution and speed margin before detailed analysis.

02 / CONSTRAINTS

What the solution must consider.

  • Material behavior, geometry transitions, holes, residual stress, fatigue, and dynamic effects may require more detailed analysis.

03 / ENGINEERING APPROACH

Reasoning before geometry.

01

Engineering method

Evaluate closed-form stress relationships over radius and compare the maximum equivalent stress with the selected material basis.

02

Workflow features

Radial stress; Hoop stress; von Mises stress; Critical RPM estimate; Material input workflow.

04 / DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION

Connecting intent to execution.

The standalone HTML model connects disc geometry, material and rotational speed to calculated stress and failure indicators.

  • Radial stress
  • Hoop stress
  • von Mises stress
  • Critical RPM estimate
  • Material input workflow

05 / VALIDATION

The checks behind the design.

Design study

The tool implements classical analytical relationships. Design use requires reference calculations and assessment of the geometry, material and dynamic effects outside the model.

06 / OUTCOME

The value of the work.

Shows practical implementation of classical mechanical equations in an interactive engineering tool.

THE ENGINEERING PRINCIPLE

Make the process assumptions visible.

A plan or calculator is easier to trust when its units, quantity basis, setup assumptions and handoff documents are explicit. A numerical answer should be traceable to the inputs and method.

A question for a technical conversation

Which input changes the result most, and how would you compare the estimate with shop-floor observations?

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