scholarly journals A Numerical Model for Solving Three-Dimensional Rolling Contact Problems with Elastic Coating Layers

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinhu Xi ◽  
Marcus Björling ◽  
Andreas Almqvist
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Contact Problems ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Influence Coefficients ◽  
Traction Distribution

AbstractIn this work, a numerical model is proposed for three-dimensional rolling contact problems with one or two elastic layers, and the tangential contact solution is emphasized. Previous works on this topic have mostly been two-dimensional, in which only longitudinal creepage has been considered. With the three-dimensional model presented in this work, all possible creepages, such as the longitudinal, lateral and spin creepages are taken into account. In order to improve the calculation efficiency, the conjugate gradient method and the FFT technique are employed. The influence coefficients for displacement and stress are obtained from the corresponding frequency response functions. The numerical results are validated against existing results and good agreement can be found. The effects of the different layers’ thicknesses and elastic moduli under different creepage combinations on the traction distribution and stick/slip results are investigated. It can be seen that by adjusting the layer parameters the traction and stick/slip results can be modified significantly, and it may, therefore, be very useful information for improving the rolling contact fatigue and mitigating wear problems in various mechanical systems. Graphical Abstract

Application of Selected Multiaxial High-Cycle Fatigue Criteria to Rolling Contact Problems

2013 ◽  
Vol 542 ◽  
pp. 157-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Romanowicz
Keyword(s):  
High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Roller Bearing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Contact Problems ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Contact Conditions ◽  
Tractive Rolling

The risk of fatigue failure of elements working in rolling contact conditions (such as railway wheels, rolling bearings, etc.) is a significant issue with respect to safety and economy. In this case the complex and non-proportional stress state with pulsating three dimensional compression occurs. Therefore, the analysis of fatigue life of structures working in rolling contact conditions can be performed using recently proposed multiaxial high-cycle fatigue criteria. However, there is no hypothesis that could be universally accepted for calculations of fatigue strength. Furthermore, not all criteria proposed in literature for rolling contact fatigue (RCF) analysis can predict it. In the paper, the most popular criteria based on different theories are investigated in the application to RCF problem. Moreover, modification of the popular Dang Van hypothesis is proposed. The problem of free and tractive rolling contact fatigue is analysed on the example of a cylindrical crane wheel and spherical thrust roller bearing.

Analysis of Ceramic Elements with Ring-Crack Defects in Lubricated Rolling Contact

2016 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldemar Karaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Ring Crack

The properties of ceramics, specifically low density, high hardness, high temperature capability and low coefficient of thermal expansion are of most interest to rolling element manufacturers. Surface ring cracks on lubricating rolling contact fatigue failure has been studied using numerical fracture analysis. Such cracks are very often found on ceramic bearing balls and decrease fatigue life rapidly. The numerical calculations are based on a three-dimensional model of the ring crack. The stress intensity factors along crack front are analyzed using a finite element analysis. The numerical analysis is verified by experimental studies.

Hertzian Crack Propagation in Ceramic Rolling Elements

2014 ◽  
Vol 598 ◽  
pp. 92-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldemar Karaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Ring Crack

The properties of ceramics, specifically low density, high hardness, high temperature capability and low coefficient of thermal expansion are of most interest to rolling element manufacturers. The influence of ring crack size on rolling contact fatigue failure has been studied using numerical fracture analysis. Such cracks are very often found on ceramic bearing balls and decrease fatigue life rapidly. The numerical calculation are based on a three dimensional model for the ring crack propagation. The stress intensity factors along crack front are analyzed using a three-dimensional boundary element model. The numerical analysis is verified by experimental studies.

Studying the Effect of Tangential Forces on Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Considering Microstructure

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Ghodrati ◽  
Mehdi Ahmadian ◽  
Reza Mirzaeifar
Keyword(s):  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Traction Forces ◽  
Steel Microstructure ◽  
Initiation And Propagation ◽  
Tangential Forces

In this paper, the micro-mechanical mechanisms behind the initiation and propagation of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) damages caused by the large traction forces are investigated. This study provides a three-dimensional (3D) model for studying the rolling contact fatigue in rails. Since rolling contact fatigue is highly dependent on the rail’s steel microstructure behavior, a proper 3D approach to capture the microstructure- and orientation-dependent mechanical behavior is required. A precise material model known as crystal plasticity is used for this purpose. Additionally, a cohesive zone approach is implemented to capture the crack initiation and propagation at the grain boundaries. Using the 3D finite element model which is developed for this study, we evaluate the effect of various parameters such as traction forces along the rail, and also the normal forces on the RCF response. The results reveal that the RCF cracks initiate slightly below the rail surface. These cracks start propagating toward the rail surface when the contact force is applied in repeated load cycles. The results also indicate that the depth at which RCF initiates depends on the ratio between the longitudinal traction forces and the normal loads. With larger traction forces, the cracks initiate closer, or at the rail surface, whereas larger normal loads promote the cracks initiation beneath the surface.

Material Response to Rolling Contact Loading

1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Voskamp
Keyword(s):  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Load Cycle ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Hertzian Contact ◽  
Microplastic Deformation ◽  
Contact Loading ◽  
Material Response ◽  
Deep Groove

The material response to rolling contact loading has been analyzed using quantitative X-ray diffraction methods. This has led to the discovery of preferred crystalline orientation in very narrow subsurface regions of endurance-tested 6309 deep groove ball bearing inner rings. The high hydrostatic pressure field, derived from the load-induced three-dimensional stress field in each Hertzian contact load cycle, allows substantial microplastic deformation to be accommodated in the subsurface layers. This microplastic deformation is accompanied by transformation of retained austenite, decay of martensite and the development of texture and residual stresses, one of which is a subsurface tensile stress in a direction normal to the surface. Both the preferred orientation and the tensile residual stress allow for crack propagation parallel to the rolling contact surface. Based on these findings, an outline of a qualitative model for rolling contact fatigue is presented.

Parametric study on the fatigue life of railways under rolling contact fatigue by three-dimensional numerical analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doo-Ho Cho ◽  
Hwan Seong ◽  
Young-Jin Kim ◽  
Jae-Boong Choi ◽  
Hyun-Kyu Jun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Rolling Contact

scholarly journals TOWARDS MACHINE VISION BASED RAILWAY ASSETS PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Ivan Ćirić ◽  
Milan Banić ◽  
Miloš Simonović ◽  
Aleksandar Miltenović ◽  
Dušan Stamenković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Vision ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Rolling Contact Fatigue ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Operational Reliability ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Camera System ◽  
Novel Technologies ◽  
Three Dimensional Coordinate

The main goal of this paper is to present novel technologies that can contribute to safety, competitiveness, efficiency and operational reliability of Railway infrastructure through the development of innovative solutions for measuring and monitoring of railway assets based on machine vision. Measuring the transversal position of the wheels on the rail, as well as identification of the defects of the wheel and the rail (such as deformation of rail head edge, lateral wear, worn wheels, cracks in wheel and rail, rolling contact fatigue, corrugation and other irregularities) can increase reliability and lower maintenance costs. Currently, there is a need on the market for the innovative solution, namely the on-board high-speed stereo camera system augmented with a system that projects custom pattern (fringe scanner system) for measuring the transversal position of the wheels on the rail, robust to environmental conditions and waste along the track that can provide reliable measurements of transversal position of the wheels up to 200 km/h. New trends in Precise Industrial 3D Metrology are showing that stereo vision is an absolute must have in modern specialized optical precision measuring systems for the three-dimensional coordinate measurement.

Numerical Analysis of Crack Propagation in Silicon Nitride

2011 ◽  
Vol 490 ◽  
pp. 216-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldemar Karaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Ring Crack

The properties of ceramics, specifically low density, high hardness, high temperature capability and low coefficient of thermal expansion are of most interest to rolling element manufacturers. The influence of ring crack size on rolling contact fatigue failure has been studied using numerical fracture analysis. Such cracks are very often found on ceramic bearing balls and decrease fatigue life rapidly. The numerical calculation are based on a three dimensional model for the ring crack propagation. The stress intensity factors along crack front are analyzed using a three-dimensional boundary element model. The numerical analysis is verified by experimental studies.

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