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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-9-777-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-9-777-2024
Review article
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05 Apr 2024
Review article |  | 05 Apr 2024

Review of rolling contact fatigue life calculation for oscillating bearings and application-dependent recommendations for use

Oliver Menck and Matthias Stammler

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Oscillating bearings, like rotating bearings, can fail due to rolling contact fatigue. But the publications in the literature on this topic are difficult to understand. In order to help people decide which method to use, we have summarized the available literature. We also point out some errors and things to look out for to help engineers that want to calculate the rolling contact fatigue life of an oscillating bearing.
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