Stresses and Heat Generation in Landing Gear

Application ID: 14045


This model simulates the dynamics of a shock absorber used in an aircraft landing gear mechanism.

It analyzes the stresses and heat generated in the landing gear components due to energy dissipated by the shock absorber. A prismatic joint with a spring and damper is used to model the shock absorber assembly.

This model example illustrates applications of this type that would nominally be built using the following products: