Abstract
The study investigated the propagation characteristics of surface-initiated cracks in slewing bearing steel and analyzed the influence of initial crack length and orientation on crack propagation. A cohesive zone model incorporating continuum damage mechanics was established to simulate crack propagation under rolling contact cyclic loading. Rolling wear and contact fatigue tests were conducted using a rolling contact fatigue test machine to analyze crack propagation under different load cycle numbers. By comparing simulation results with experimental outcomes, the effectiveness of the theoretical analysis was validated.
Issue Section:
Rolling Element Bearings
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