Effect of surface topography on contact fatigue in mixed lubrication0

Dmitry Epstein*, Leon M. Keer, Q. Jane Wang, H. S. Cheng

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Abstract

The paper proposes a rolling/sliding contact fatigue model for machine components in mixed lubrication undergoing cyclic loading. The model consists of two distinct components. The first is a full-scale mixed lubrication analysis of interacting rough surfaces, during which surface pressure distribution is calculated. The second is the computation of subsurface stresses and determination of fatigue life using the Zaretsky fatigue model. Numerical examples are presented for a variety of surfaces with different finishes. The model predictions confirm that surface roughness and texture have a significant impact on fatigue life.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)506-513
Number of pages8
JournalTribology Transactions
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2003

Funding

The nutliors would like to express their sincere gr~titudeto the NSF-IGERT progrntn and the Office of Naval Research for their support. Thcy also wish to thank the reviewers for their valuable

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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