5th Edition
Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology, Rolling Bearing Analysis, Fifth Edition
For the last four decades, Tedric Harris' Rolling Bearing Analysis has been the "bible" for engineers involved in rolling bearing technology. Why do so many students and practicing engineers rely on this book? The answer is simple: because of its complete coverage from low- to high-speed applications and full derivations of the underlying mathematics from a leader in the field. The fifth edition of this classic reference is divided conveniently into two volumes, each focused on a specialized area of bearing technology. This option allows you to select the coverage that is best suited to your needs.
The second of two books, Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology steps up the level to more dynamic and complex loading, more extreme operating conditions, and higher-speed applications. The authors examine several topics that are unique to the book, including mathematical relationships for internal load distribution under conditions of high speed, combined radial, axial, and moment loading, as well as the effects of raceway and roller profiling. They also delve into the mathematical development of rolling element-raceway lubricant film thickness and contact friction, the stress-life method for calculating bearing fatigue endurance, and the effects of shaft and supporting structure flexure on bearing loading and deflection.
Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology is the perfect aid for analyzing complex performance and fatigue-life phenomena in advanced applications.
General
Ball Bearings under Combined Radial, Thrust, and Moment Loads
Misalignment of Radial Roller Bearings
Thrust Loading of Radial Cylindrical Roller Bearings
Radial, Thrust, and Moment Loadings of Radial Roller Bearings
Stresses in Roller-Raceway Nonideal Line Contacts
Flexibly Supported Rolling Bearings
Closure
References
BEARING COMPONENT MOTIONS AND SPEEDS
General
Rolling and Sliding
Orbital, Pivotal, and Spinning Motions in Ball Bearings
Roller End-Flange Sliding in Roller Bearings
Closure
References
HIGH-SPEED OPERATION: BALL AND ROLLER DYNAMIC LOADS AND BEARING INTERNAL LOAD DISTRIBUTION
General
Dynamic Loading of Rolling Elements
High-Speed Ball Bearings
High-Speed Radial Cylindrical Roller Bearings
High-Speed Tapered and Spherical Roller Bearings
Five Degrees of Freedom in Loading
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References
LUBRICANT FILMS IN ROLLING ELEMENT-RACEWAY CONTACTS
General
Hydrodynamic Lubrication
Isothermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication
Very-High-Pressure Effects
Inlet Lubricant Frictional Heating Effects
Starvation of Lubricant
Surface Topography Effects
Grease Lubrication
Lubrication Regimes
Closure
References
FRICTION IN ROLLING ELEMENT-RACEWAY CONTACTS
General
Rolling Friction
Sliding Friction
Real Surfaces, Microgeometry, and Microcontacts
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References
FRICTION EFFECTS IN ROLLING BEARINGS
General
Bearing Friction Sources
Bearing Operation with Solid-Film Lubrication: Effects of Friction Force and Moments
Bearing Operation with Fluid-Film Lubrication: Effects of Friction Force and Moments
Cage Motions and Forces
Roller Skewing
Closure
References
ROLLING BEARING TEMPERATURES
General
Friction Heat Generation
Heat Transfer
Analysis of Heat Flow
High Temperature Considerations
Heat Transfer in a Rolling-Sliding Contact
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References
APPLICATION LOAD AND LIFE FACTORS
General
Effect of Bearing Internal Load Distribution on Fatigue Life
Effect of Lubrication on Fatigue Life
Effect of Material and Material Processing on Fatigue Life
Effect of Contamination on Fatigue Life
Combining Fatigue Life Factors
Limitations of the Lundberg-Palmgren Theory
Ioannides-Harris Theory
The Stress-Life Factor
Closure
References
STATICALLY INDETERMINATE SHAFT-BEARING SYSTEMS
General
Two-Bearing Systems
Three-Bearing Systems
Multiple-Bearing Systems
Closure
Reference
FAILURE AND DAMAGE MODES IN ROLLING BEARINGS
General
Bearing Failure Due to Faulty Lubrication
Fracture of Bearing Rings Due to Fretting
Bearing Failure Due to Excessive Thrust Loading
Bearing Failure Due to Cage Fracture
Incipient Failure Due to Pitting and/or Indentation of the Rolling Contact Surfaces
Wear
Micropitting
Surface-Initiated Fatigue
Subsurface-Initiated Fatigue
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References
BEARING AND ROLLING ELEMENT ENDURANCE TESTING AND ANALYSIS
General
Life Testing Problems and Limitations
Practical Testing Considerations
Test Samples
Test Rig Design
Statistical Analysis of Endurance Test Data
Element Testing
Closure
References
APPENDIX
INDEX
Biography
Tedric A. Harris, Michael N. Kotzalas
". . . the perfect aid for analyzing complex performance and fatigue-life phenomena in advanced applications . . . The fifth edition is thoroughly to be recommended for its accuracy, compendiousness, (all in two sturdy, manageable volumes), authority and inspiration. All in all a fairly indispensable volume and a great achievement. There is no truly comparable work."
– In Current Engineering Practice, Vol. 48
