A finite element analysis of an elastic contact between a layered cylindrical hollow roller and flat contact

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a finite element analysis (FEA) which shows the comparison between a layered cylindrical hollow roller bearing and hollow roller bearing.

Design/methodology/approach

In this work, FEA is carried out to solve the elastic contact between a layered cylindrical hollow roller and flat contact for different hollowness percentages ranging from 10 to 80 per cent. Graphical solution is developed to determine the optimum hollowness of a cylindrical roller bearing for which induced bending stress should be within endurance limit of the material.

Findings

Different parameters such as von Mises stress, contact pressure, contact width and deformation are shown here.

Originality/value

The value of this research work is the calculation of contact width and other parameters using FEA for layered cylindrical hollow roller bearing.

Citation

Solanki, M.T. and Vakharia, D. (2017), "A finite element analysis of an elastic contact between a layered cylindrical hollow roller and flat contact", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 69 No. 1, pp. 30-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-11-2015-0189