Abstract: Small-amplitude cyclic sliding motion at the interface between two solid bodies pressed together by a normal force initiates microcracks which propagate and cause premature fatigue failure. This ...

Abstract: Dynamic excitations in machines and structures may lead to a form of wear caused by the phenomenon of fretting, which may cause premature mechanical or structural failure. Fretting-wear has ...

Abstract: A three-dimensional failure-experience cell matrix is proposed for the purpose of organizing and analyzing existing failure experience data. In the proposed matrix the three axes represent failure ...

Abstract: The stiffness of a spur gear tooth mesh controls load sharing in an operating gearset as well as vibratory properties which further dictate fatigue resistance and gear noise. A spur gear mesh ...