The inertia calculator

This section provides basic information on the inertia calculator.

The inertia calculator 1:

The inertia calculator can be found in the settings area (1) for all load cases that are available for selection. The inertia values are application specific (horizontal, vertical, complex).
The calculator provides a convenient method for determining the moments of inertia of the load. The calculated data are automatically transferred to your settings area (1).

The inertia calculator 2:

Activate the button (see image on the left) to open the settings area for the inertia calculator.

Configuration of the inertia calculator

The inertia calculator 3:

The inertia calculator has four main sections:

Display view (1):
This window shows the selected body, including the variables to be entered.

Results view (2):
This area shows the calculation result. You can specify different units, which are then mapped as decimal number or E-function.

Adding or removing bodies (3):
In this range you can add new bodies or remove bodies. The preview shows the total volume, total mass and total mass inertia. The units are taken from the results view (2).

Settings area (4):
In this area the properties of the body you added are calculated taking into account all required parameters.
The settings areas are structured as follows:

  • body
  • axis of rotation
  • properties
  • density and
  • result.

Further details of the procedure can be found in section: "Configuration example".

Further Information