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Contact Stress (cont.) |
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von Mises Stress |
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Note: The values of the shearing stresses reach a maximum slightly below the surface. Some authorities believe that this maximum shear stress is responsible for the surface fatigue failure of contacting elements. The explanation is that a crack originates at the point of maximum shear stress below the surface and progresses to the surface. |
