Abstract: Microcontact models provide average values of the random interfacial load, area and pressure between rough contacting surfaces. They do not provide a measure of the variability about that average. ...

Abstract: An easily programmed method is proposed for translating the rms height (Rq ) and rms slope (Δq) determined using a profile measuring instrument, into more readily interpreted measures of ...

Abstract: A review of current rolling bearing load rating and life prediction practices is given, based on the ASA standard method. Experimental results show the existence of life-factors in addition to ...

Abstract: The point of view is taken that for ceramics, cone cracking on the microscale assumes the same role as plastic asperity deformation in metal materials, namely, as the agent causing stress ...

Abstract: The mean square height, slope, and curvature are characteristics of roughness microgeometry that govern the performance of real surfaces in elastic contact. The values of these quantities deduced ...

Abstract: Ball and roller bearings are designed to meet endurance requirements basically determined according to the Standard fatigue life calculation method. This method is based on the Lundberg-Palmgren ...

Abstract: A simulation model is described for determining the distribution of asperity flash temperatures when rough surfaces undergo relative sliding. The asperities are assumed to deform elastically and ...