... compressors joining processes Single tooth attachments or “dovetails” are used to secure fan and compressor blades to disks in gas turbines. A section through a typical dovetail is shown in Fig. 1 ( a ). Herein the base of the blade...

... turbines rotors joining processes compressors process monitoring mechanical engineering The emphasis in the gas turbine engine industry today is reduced cost: in procurement and operation. Although bonded airfoil attachments in the HPT have the potential to enable higher levels of AN 2...

.... Associate Editor: D. Wisler. 07 June 1999 01 Oct 1998 01 Mar 1999 finite element analysis stress analysis mechanical contact gas turbines compressors joining processes mechanical engineering Single tooth attachments or “dovetails” are used to secure fan...