Abstract
Variables affecting the fatigue life of a rolling contact are identified. A mathematical model of sub-surface and surface crack propagation is presented. The life to failure of volume elements in the vicinity of a defect (defect life) is formulated. A term “severity” of a microdefect has been defined. The model is characterized by the inclusion of bulk material parameters, defect characteristics and parameters of geometry, stress, lubrication and surface topography. A statistical expression for the life of an entire rolling body is based on the defect life formula. The new model comprises current standard bearing life prediction formulas as a special case.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 106-116 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | ASLE transactions |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1969 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Engineering(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films