Date of Award
12-2005
Degree Name
Master of Science in Engineering
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Department
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Richard B. Hathaway
Second Advisor
Dr. Christopher Cho
Third Advisor
Dr. Bade S.O. Shrestha
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Pavel G. Ikonomov
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The stiffness matrix of tapered roller bearings under radial and axial load conditions was evaluated using an analytical model and an experimental approach. An experimental test system was designed and manufactured to determine the radial stiffness of the bearing under combined axial and radial load conditions. A second fixture was designed to measure the stiffness of the bearing under pure axial load conditions. The stiffness coefficients determined have been compared with those obtained from the analytical model, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) data and ABAQUS model (finite element analysis software).
Recommended Citation
Kumar, Jeeva, "Determination of Stiffness Matrix of Tapered Roller Bearings for Vibration Models" (2005). Masters Theses. 4836.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4836