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What is the bearing stress?
The bearing stress is the force that pushes a structure divided by the area. We can define it as a contact pressure between two separate bodies. If we apply a compressive stress on a body, then there will be a reaction as internal stress in the material of the body. This internal stress is known as the bearing stress.
What is the difference between crushing strength and compressive strength?
Crushing is the reduction in size of a material into a certain shape, by compressing the material forcing into to break into smaller pieces. Compressive strength, is the strength of a material measured by crushing the material in particular planes.
What are the three main functions of a bearing?
2. The role of bearings: So why are they so important?
- Function 1: Reduce friction and make rotation more smooth.
- Function 2: Protect the part that supports the rotation, and maintain the correct position for the rotating shaft.
- ① Equipment (parts) for generating driving force.
- ② Equipment (parts) for steering.
What are the two types of bearings?
Rolling element bearings can be subdivided into two major types: ball bearings and roller bearings.
What is the definition of crushing stress?
It can be defined as Compression force divided by the characteristic Area perpendicular to it. Crushing stress occurs when the body is in contact with the other body. For Ex:The crushing stress is said to occur in case of rivet that is present in the rivet hole.
What is bearing stress?
Bearing stress can also be said as Crushing Stress. Mathematically Bearing stress can be defined as the compressive load divided Characteristic area perpendicular to it.
What is crushing stress in a bearing interface?
Typically a bearing interface has two circular surfaces, the internal surface being convex (male cylinder) and the outer being concave (female cylinder). Crushing stress is basically the ultimate compressive stress. Imagine that you were to load a brick to failure.
What is bearing stress in riveting?
Bearing stress can also be said as Crushing Stress. Mathematically Bearing stress can be defined as the compressive load divided Characteristic area perpendicular to it. Now let’s see how it will be produced in a riveted joint. Consider, a Riveted joint subjected to load P.