Zhou, Lu (2015) Characterisation of Machine Element Contacts Using Ultrasound Reflectometry. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield.
Abstract
Measurement of contact pressures in machine elements, such as a cv joint, bolted joints or a ball bearing in a raceway, is extremely important. It is essential information required in fatigue and wear calculations and hence in determining the design life of a component or structure. Measurement of contact pressure can also be used in quality assurance, maintenance and safety practices,for example to check whether a bolt has been tightened or to assess component wear, where visual inspections is not possible. The aim of this work is to develop a novel prototype instrument for ultrasonics measurement of contact pressure for use in the field.
Metadata
Supervisors: | Lewis, Roger and Marshall, Matt |
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Awarding institution: | University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Mechanical Engineering (Sheffield) |
Identification Number/EthosID: | uk.bl.ethos.651259 |
Depositing User: | Mr Lu Zhou |
Date Deposited: | 15 Jun 2015 12:16 |
Last Modified: | 03 Oct 2016 12:10 |
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