Chapter 11

11-1

For the deep-groove 02-series ball bearing with R = 0.90, the design life x D , in multiples
of rating life, is
L
60D nD 60 25000 350
xD D

525 Ans.
LR
L10
106
The design radial load is
FD 1.2 2.5 3.0 kN
1/3

Eq. (11-6):

525

C10 3.0
1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 ln 1/ 0.9

C 10 = 24.3 kN
Table 11-2:

Ans.

Choose an 02-35 mm bearing with C 10 = 25.5 kN.

Ans.

1.483
3

525 3 / 25.5 0.02

Eq. (11-18): R exp
Ans.
0.920
4.459 0.02

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11-2

For the angular-contact 02-series ball bearing as described, the rating life multiple is
L
60D nD 60 40 000 520
xD D

1248
LR
L10
106
The design radial load is

FD 1.4 725 1015 lbf 4.52 kN

Eq. (11-6):
1/3

1248

C10 1015
1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 ln 1/ 0.9

10 930 lbf 48.6 kN

Select an 02-60 mm bearing with C 10 = 55.9 kN. Ans.

1.483
3

1248 4.52 / 55.9 0.02

Eq. (11-18): R exp
Ans.
0.945
4.439

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Table 11-2:

Chapter 11, Page 1/28

11-3

For the straight-roller 03-series bearing selection, x D = 1248 rating lives from Prob. 11-2
solution.
FD 1.4 2235 3129 lbf 13.92 kN
1248
C10 13.92

Table 11-3:

3/10

118 kN

Select an 03-60 mm bearing with C 10 = 123 kN.

Ans.

1.483
10/3

1248 13.92 /123 0.02

Eq. (11-18): R exp
0.917 Ans.
4.459 0.02

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11-4

The combined reliability of the two bearings selected in Probs. 11-2 and 11-3 is

R 0.945 0.917 0.867

Ans.

We can choose a reliability goal of 0.90 0.95 for each bearing. We make the
selections, find the existing reliabilities, multiply them together, and observe that the
reliability goal is exceeded due to the roundup of capacity upon table entry.
Another possibility is to use the reliability of one bearing, say R 1 . Then set the reliability
goal of the second as
R2

0.90
R1

or vice versa. This gives three pairs of selections to compare in terms of cost, geometry
implications, etc.
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11-5

Establish a reliability goal of

contact ball bearing,

0.90 0.95 for each bearing. For an 02-series angular

1/3

1248

C10 1015
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.95

12822 lbf 57.1 kN

Select an 02-65 mm angular-contact bearing with C 10 = 63.7 kN.
1.483
3

1248 4.52 / 63.7 0.02

RA exp
0.962
4.439

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For an 03-series straight roller bearing,

3/10

1248

C10 13.92
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.95

136.5 kN

Select an 03-65 mm straight-roller bearing with C 10 = 138 kN.

1248 13.92 /138 10/3 0.02 1.483

RB exp
0.953
4.439

The overall reliability is R = (0.962)(0.953) = 0.917, which exceeds the goal.

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11-6

For the straight cylindrical roller bearing specified with a service factor of 1, R = 0.95 and
F R = 20 kN.
60D nD 60 8000 950
L
xD D

456
106
LR
L10
3/10

456

C10 20
145 kN
Ans.
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.95

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11-7

Both bearings need to be rated in terms of the same catalog rating system in order to
compare them. Using a rating life of one million revolutions, both bearings can be rated
in terms of a Basic Load Rating.
1/ a

Eq. (11-3):

L
C A FA A
LR
8.96 kN

1/ a

n 60
FA A A
LR

3000 500 60
2.0

106

1/3

Bearing B already is rated at one million revolutions, so C B = 7.0 kN. Since C A > C B ,
bearing A can carry the larger load.
Ans.
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11-8

F D = 2 kN, L D = 109 rev, R = 0.90

1/ a

1/3

LD
109
Eq. (11-3):
C10 FD
2 6 20 kN Ans.
10
LR
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Chapter 11, Page 3/28

11-9

F D = 800 lbf, D = 12 000 hours, n D = 350 rev/min, R = 0.90

12 000 350 60
n 60
Eq. (11-3):
C10 FD D D 800
5050 lbf Ans
106
LR

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1/ a

1/3

11-10 F D = 4 kN, D = 8 000 hours, n D = 500 rev/min, R = 0.90

8 000 500 60
n 60
Eq. (11-3):
C10 FD D D 4
24.9 kN Ans
106
LR

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1/ a

1/3

11-11 F D = 650 lbf, n D = 400 rev/min, R = 0.95

D = (5 years)(40 h/week)(52 week/year) = 10 400 hours

Assume an application factor of one. The multiple of rating life is

xD

LD 10 400 400 60

249.6
LR
106
1/3

249.6

C10 1 650
Eq. (11-6):
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.95

4800 lbf Ans.

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11-12 F D = 9 kN, L D = 108 rev, R = 0.99

Assume an application factor of one. The multiple of rating life is
xD

LD 108

100
LR 106
1/3

100

C10 1 9
Eq. (11-6):
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.99

69.2 kN Ans.
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11-13 F D = 11 kips, D = 20 000 hours, n D = 200 rev/min, R = 0.99

Assume an application factor of one. Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on
p. 608.

Chapter 11, Page 4/28

The multiple of rating life is

xD

LD 20 000 200 60

240
LR
106
1/3

240

C10 111
Eq. (11-6):
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.99

113 kips Ans.

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11-14 From the solution to Prob. 3-68, the ground reaction force carried by the bearing at C is
R C = F D = 178 lbf. Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.
xD

LD 15000 1200 60

1080
LR
106
1/ a

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

1/3

1080
C10 1.2 178

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.95

2590 lbf Ans.

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11-15 From the solution to Prob. 3-69, the ground reaction force carried by the bearing at C is
R C = F D = 1.794 kN. Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.
xD

LD 15000 1200 60

1080
LR
106
1/ a

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

1/3

1080
C10 1.2 1.794

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.95

26.1 kN Ans.
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11-16 From the solution to Prob. 3-70, R Cz = 327.99 lbf, R Cy = 127.27 lbf
1/ 2

2
2
RC FD 327.99 127.27 351.8 lbf

Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.

Chapter 11, Page 5/28

xD

LD 15000 1200 60

1080
LR
106
1/ a

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
xo xo 1 RD

1/3

1080
C10 1.2 351.8

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.95

5110 lbf Ans.

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11-17 From the solution to Prob. 3-71, R Cz = 150.7 N, R Cy = 86.10 N

1/2

2
2
RC FD 150.7 86.10 173.6 N

Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.

xD

LD 15000 1200 60

1080
106
LR
1/ a

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

1/3

1080
C10 1.2 173.6

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.95

2520 N Ans.
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11-18 From the solution to Prob. 3-77, R Az = 444 N, R Ay = 2384 N

RA FD 4442 23842

1/2

2425 N 2.425 kN

Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608. The design speed is equal to
the speed of shaft AD,
d
125
nD F ni
191 95.5 rev/min
dC
250
xD

LD 12 000 95.5 60

68.76
LR
106
1/ a

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

Chapter 11, Page 6/28

1/3

68.76
C10 1 2.425

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.95

11.7 kN Ans.
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11-19 From the solution to Prob. 3-79, R Az = 54.0 lbf, R Ay = 140 lbf

RA FD 54.02 1402

1/2

150.1 lbf

Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608. The design speed is equal to
the speed of shaft AD,
d
10
nD F ni 280 560 rev/min
dC
5
xD
Eq. (11-7):

LD 14 000 560 60

470.4
LR
106

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

1/ a

3/10

470.4
C10 1150.1

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.98

1320 lbf Ans.

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11-20 (a) Fa 3 kN, Fr 7 kN, nD 500 rev/min, V 1.2

From Table 11-2, with a 65 mm bore, C 0 = 34.0 kN.
F a / C 0 = 3 / 34 = 0.088
From Table 11-1, 0.28 e 3.0.
Fa
3

0.357
VFr 1.2 7
Since this is greater than e, interpolating Table 11-1 with F a / C 0 = 0.088, we obtain
X 2 = 0.56 and Y 2 = 1.53.

Eq. (11-9):

Fe X iVFr Yi Fa 0.56 1.2 7 1.53 3 9.29 kN

F e > F r so use F e .

Ans.

(b) Use Eq. (11-7) to determine the necessary rated load the bearing should have to carry
the equivalent radial load for the desired life and reliability. Use the Weibull
parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.

Chapter 11, Page 7/28

xD

LD 10 000 500 60

300
LR
106
1/ a

xD
Eq. (11-7): C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

300
C10 1 9.29

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.95

73.4 kN

1/3

From Table 11-2, the 65 mm bearing is rated for 55.9 kN, which is less than the
necessary rating to meet the specifications. This bearing should not be expected to meet
the load, life, and reliability goals.
Ans.
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11-21 (a) Fa 2 kN, Fr 5 kN, nD 400 rev/min, V 1
From Table 11-2, 30 mm bore, C 10 = 19.5 kN, C 0 = 10.0 kN
F a / C 0 = 2 / 10 = 0.2
From Table 11-1, 0.34 e 0.38.
Fa
2

0.4
VFr 1 5

Since this is greater than e, interpolating Table 11-1, with F a / C 0 = 0.2, we obtain X 2 =
0.56 and Y 2 = 1.27.
Ans.
Eq. (11-9): Fe X iVFr Yi Fa 0.56 1 5 1.27 2 5.34 kN
F e > F r so use F e .
(b) Solve Eq. (11-7) for x D .
C
xD 10
a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

19.5
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.99 1/1.483
xD
1 5.34

xD 10.66

xD

LD D nD 60

LR
106

Chapter 11, Page 8/28

10.66 10 444 h

xD 106

Ans.
nD 60 400 60
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11-22 Fr 8 kN, R 0.9, LD 109 rev

1/ a

Eq. (11-3):

L
C10 FD D
LR

1/3

109
8 6
10

80 kN

From Table 11-2, select the 85 mm bore. Ans.

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11-23 Fr 8 kN, Fa 2 kN, V 1, R 0.99
Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.
xD

LD 10 000 400 60

240
LR
106

First guess: Choose from middle of Table 11-1, X = 0.56, Y = 1.63

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56 1 8 1.63 2 7.74 kN

F e < F r , so just use F r as the design load.

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
xo xo 1 RD

1/ a

1/3

240
C10 1 8
82.5 kN
1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.99

From Table 11-2, try 85 mm bore with C 10 = 83.2 kN, C 0 = 53.0 kN

Iterate the previous process:

F a / C 0 = 2 / 53 = 0.038
0.22 e 0.24
Fa
2

0.25 e
VFr 1 8
Interpolate Table 11-1 with F a / C 0 = 0.038 to obtain X 2 = 0.56 and Y 2 = 1.89.
Table 11-1:

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56(1)8 1.89(2) 8.26 > Fr

Eq. (11-7):

240
C10 1 8.26

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.99

1/3

85.2 kN

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Table 11-2: Move up to the 90 mm bore with C 10 = 95.6 kN, C 0 = 62.0 kN.
Iterate again:
F a / C 0 = 2 / 62 = 0.032
Again, 0.22 e 0.24
Fa
2

0.25 e
VFr 1 8
Interpolate Table 11-1 with F a / C 0 = 0.032 to obtain X 2 = 0.56 and Y 2 = 1.95.
Table 11-1:

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56(1)8 1.95(2) 8.38 > Fr

1/3

240
Eq. (11-7):
C10 1 8.38
86.4 kN
1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.99

The 90 mm bore is acceptable. Ans.

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11-24 Fr 8 kN, Fa 3 kN, V 1.2, R 0.9, LD 108 rev

First guess: Choose from middle of Table 11-1, X = 0.56, Y = 1.63
Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56 1.2 8 1.63 3 10.3 kN

Fe Fr
1/ a

Eq. (11-3):

L
C10 Fe D
LR

1/3

108
10.3 6
10

47.8 kN

From Table 11-2, try 60 mm with C 10 = 47.5 kN, C 0 = 28.0 kN

Iterate the previous process:
F a / C 0 = 3 / 28 = 0.107
0.28 e 0.30
Fa
3

0.313 e
VFr 1.2 8
Interpolate Table 11-1 with F a / C 0 = 0.107 to obtain X 2 = 0.56 and Y 2 = 1.46
Table 11-1:

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56 1.2 8 1.46 3 9.76 kN > Fr

1/3

108
Eq. (11-3):
C10 9.76 6 45.3 kN
10
From Table 11-2, we have converged on the 60 mm bearing. Ans.
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Chapter 11, Page 10/28

11-25 Fr 10 kN, Fa 5 kN, V 1, R 0.95

Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.
xD

LD 12 000 300 60

216
LR
106

First guess: Choose from middle of Table 11-1, X = 0.56, Y = 1.63

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56 110 1.63 5 13.75 kN

F e > F r , so use F e as the design load.

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

1/ a

1/3

216
C10 113.75

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.95

97.4 kN

From Table 11-2, try 95 mm bore with C 10 = 108 kN, C 0 = 69.5 kN

Iterate the previous process:
F a / C 0 = 5 / 69.5 = 0.072
Table 11-1:

0.27 e 0.28
Fa
5

0.5 e
VFr 110

Interpolate Table 11-1 with F a / C 0 = 0.072 to obtain X 2 = 0.56 and Y 2 = 1.62 1.63
Since this is where we started, we will converge back to the same bearing. The 95 mm
bore meets the requirements. Ans.
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11-26 Note to the Instructor. In the first printing of the 9th edition, the design life was
incorrectly given to be 109 rev and will be corrected to 108 rev in subsequent printings.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Fr 9 kN, Fa 3 kN, V 1.2, R 0.99
Use the Weibull parameters for Manufacturer 2 on p. 608.
xD

LD 108

100
LR 106

First guess: Choose from middle of Table 11-1, X = 0.56, Y = 1.63

Chapter 11, Page 11/28

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56 1.2 9 1.63 3 10.9 kN

F e > F r , so use F e as the design load.

Eq. (11-7):

xD
C10 a f FD

1/ b
x0 x0 1 RD

1/ a

1/3

100
C10 110.9

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 1 0.99

83.9 kN

From Table 11-2, try 90 mm bore with C 10 = 95.6 kN, C 0 = 62.0 kN. Try this bearing.
Iterate the previous process:
F a / C 0 = 3 / 62 = 0.048
0.24 e 0.26
Fa
3

0.278 e
VFr 1.2 9
Interpolate Table 11-1 with F a / C 0 = 0.048 to obtain X 2 = 0.56 and Y 2 = 1.79
Table 11-1:

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56 1.2 9 1.79 3 11.4 kN Fr

11.4
83.9 87.7 kN
10.9
From Table 11-2, this converges back to the same bearing. The 90 mm bore meets the
requirements. Ans.
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C10

11-27 (a) nD 1200 rev/min, LD 15 kh, R 0.95, a f 1.2

From Prob. 3-72, R Cy = 183.1 lbf, R Cz = 861.5 lbf.
1/2

2
RC FD 183.12 861.5 881 lbf

15000 1200 60
L
xD D
1080
LR
106

1/3

1080
Eq. (11-7): C10 1.2 881

1/1.483
0.02 4.439 1 0.95

12800 lbf 12.8 kips Ans.

(b) Results will vary depending on the specific bearing manufacturer selected. A general
engineering components search site such as www.globalspec.com might be useful as
a starting point.
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Chapter 11, Page 12/28

11-28 (a) nD 1200 rev/min, LD 15 kh, R 0.95, a f 1.2

From Prob. 3-72, R Oy = 208.5 lbf, R Oz = 259.3 lbf.
1/ 2

2
RC FD 259.32 208.5 333 lbf

15000 1200 60
L
xD D
1080
106
LR

1/3

1080
Eq. (11-7): C10 1.2 333

1/1.483
0.02 4.439 1 0.95

4837 lbf 4.84 kips Ans.

(b) Results will vary depending on the specific bearing manufacturer selected. A general
engineering components search site such as www.globalspec.com might be useful as
a starting point.
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11-29 (a) nD 900 rev/min, LD 12 kh, R 0.98, a f 1.2

From Prob. 3-73, R Cy = 8.319 kN, R Cz = 10.830 kN.
2 1/ 2

RC FD 8.319 2 10.830 13.7 kN

12 000 900 60
L
xD D
648
LR
106
1/3

648
Eq. (11-7): C10 1.2 13.7
204 kN Ans.
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 1 0.98

(b) Results will vary depending on the specific bearing manufacturer selected. A general
engineering components search site such as www.globalspec.com might be useful as
a starting point.
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11-30 (a) nD 900 rev/min, LD 12 kh, R 0.98, a f 1.2

From Prob. 3-73, R Oy = 5083 N, R Oz = 494 N.

RC FD 50832 4942

xD

1/2

5106 N 5.1 kN

LD 12 000 900 60

648
LR
106
1/3

648
Eq. (11-7): C10 1.2 5.1
76.1 kN Ans.
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 1 0.98

(b) Results will vary depending on the specific bearing manufacturer selected. A general
engineering components search site such as www.globalspec.com might be useful as
a starting point.
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Chapter 11, Page 13/28

11-31 Assume concentrated forces as shown.

Pz 8 28 224 lbf
Py 8 35 280 lbf
T 224 2 448 lbf in
T x 448 1.5 F cos 20 0
448
F
318 lbf
1.5 0.940

M Oz 5.75Py 11.5RAy 14.25F sin 20 0

5.75 280 11.5RAy 14.25 318 0.342 0
RAy 5.24 lbf
M Oy 5.75 Pz 11.5 RAz 14.25 F cos 20 0

5.75 224 11.5RAz 14.25 318 0.940 0

1/2

2
2
RA 482 5.24

z
z
z

F RO Pz RA F cos 20 0

RAz 482 lbf;

482 lbf

ROz 224 482 318 0.940 0

ROz 40.9 lbf

F y ROy Py RAy F sin 20 0

ROy 280 5.24 318 0.342 0
ROy 166 lbf
1/2

2
2
RO 40.9 166

171 lbf

So the reaction at A governs.

Reliability Goal: 0.92 0.96

FD 1.2 482 578 lbf

xD 35 000 350 60 / 106 735
1/3

735

C10 578
1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 ln 1/ 0.96

6431 lbf 28.6 kN

From Table 11-2, a 40 mm bore angular contact bearing is sufficient with a rating of
Chapter 11, Page 14/28

31.9 kN.
Ans.
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11-32 For a combined reliability goal of 0.95, use 0.95 0.975 for the individual bearings.

xD

40 000 420 60
106

1008

The resultant of the given forces are

R O = [(387)2 + 4672]1/2 = 607 lbf
R B = [3162 + (1615)2]1/2 = 1646 lbf
At O:
1/3

1008

C10 1.2 607

Eq. (11-6):
1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 ln 1/ 0.975

9978 lbf 44.4 kN

From Table 11-2, select an 02-55 mm angular-contact ball bearing with a basic load
rating of 46.2 kN. Ans.
At B:
3/10

Eq. (11-6):

1008

C10 1.2 1646

1/1.483
0.02 4.459 0.02 ln 1/ 0.975

20827 lbf 92.7 kN

From Table 11-3, select an 02-75 mm or 03-55 mm cylindrical roller. Ans.

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11-33 The reliability of the individual bearings is R 0.98 0.9899

Chapter 11, Page 15/28

From statics,
T = (270 50) = (P 1 P 2 )125
= (P 1 0.15 P 1 )125
P 1 = 310.6 N,
P 2 = 0.15 (310.6) = 46.6 N
P 1 + P 2 = 357.2 N
FAy 357.2 sin 45 252.6 N FAz

M
F
M
F

850REy 300(252.6) 0 REy 89.2 N

z
O

252.6 89.2 ROy 0 ROy 163.4 N

850REz 700(320) 300(252.6) 0 REz 174.4 N

y
O

174.4 320 252.6 ROz 0 ROz 107 N

RO

163.4

RE

89.2

174.4 196 N

107 2 195 N
2

The radial loads are nearly the same at O and E. We can use the same bearing at both
locations.
xD

60 000 1500 60
106

5400
1/3

Eq. (11-6):

5400

C10 1 0.196
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.9899

5.7 kN

From Table 11-2, select an 02-12 mm deep-groove ball bearing with a basic load rating
of 6.89 kN. Ans.
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11-34

R 0.96 0.980
T 12(240 cos 20 ) 2706 lbf in
F

2706
498 lbf
6 cos 25

In xy-plane:

M Oz 16(82.1) 30(210) 42 RCy 0

Chapter 11, Page 16/28

RCy 181 lbf

ROy 82.1 210 181 111.1 lbf

In xz-plane:

M Oy 16(226) 30(451) 42 RCz 0

RCz 236 lbf
ROz 226 451 236 11 lbf

181

RO 111.12 112
RC

xD

236 2

1/ 2

112 lbf

Ans.

1/ 2

297 lbf

Ans.

50000 300 60
106

900
1/3

C10 O

900

1.2 112
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.980

1860 lbf 8.28 kN

1/3

C10 C

900

1.2 297
1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.980

4932 lbf 21.9 kN

Bearing at O: Choose a deep-groove 02-17 mm. Ans.

Bearing at C: Choose a deep-groove 02-35 mm. Ans.
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11-35 Shafts subjected to thrust can be constrained by bearings, one of which supports the
thrust. The shaft floats within the endplay of the second (roller) bearing. Since the thrust
force here is larger than any radial load, the bearing absorbing the thrust (bearing A) is
heavily loaded compared to bearing B. Bearing B is thus likely to be oversized and may
not contribute measurably to the chance of failure. If this is the case, we may be able to
obtain the desired combined reliability with bearing A having a reliability near 0.99 and
bearing B having a reliability near 1. This would allow for bearing A to have a lower
capacity than if it needed to achieve a reliability of 0.99 . To determine if this is the
case, we will start with bearing B.
Bearing B (straight roller bearing)
30000 500 60
xD
900
106

Fr 36 2 67 2

1/ 2

76.1 lbf 0.339 kN

Try a reliability of 1 to see if it is readily obtainable with the available bearings.

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Eq. (11-6):

900

C10 1.2 0.339

1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/1.0

10.1 kN

The smallest capacity bearing from Table 11-3 has a rated capacity of 16.8 kN.
Therefore, we select the 02-25 mm straight cylindrical roller bearing. Ans.
Bearing at A (angular-contact ball)
With a reliability of 1 for bearing B, we can achieve the combined reliability goal of 0.99
if bearing A has a reliability of 0.99.

Fr 36 2 2122

1/ 2

215 lbf 0.957 kN

Fa 555 lbf 2.47 kN

Trial #1:
Tentatively select an 02-85 mm angular-contact with C 10 = 90.4 kN and C 0 = 63.0 kN.
Fa 2.47

0.0392
C0 63.0
30000 500 60
xD
900
106

Table 11-1:

Interpolating, X 2 = 0.56, Y 2 = 1.88

Eq. (11-9):

Fe 0.56 0.957 1.88 2.47 5.18 kN

1/3

Eq. (11-6):

900

C10 1.2 5.18

1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.99

99.54 kN 90.4 kN

Trial #2:
Tentatively select a 02-90 mm angular-contact ball with C 10 = 106 kN and C 0 = 73.5 kN.
Fa 2.47

0.0336
C0 73.5

Table 11-1:

Interpolating, X 2 = 0.56, Y 2 = 1.93

Fe 0.56 0.957 1.93 2.47 5.30 kN

1/3

900

C10 1.2 5.30

1/1.483
0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.99

102 kN < 106 kN O.K.

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Select an 02-90 mm angular-contact ball bearing. Ans.

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11-36 We have some data. Lets estimate parameters b and from it. In Fig. 11-5, we will use
line AB. In this case, B is to the right of A.

x 1

For F = 18 kN,

115 2000 60
106

13.8

This establishes point 1 on the R = 0.90 line.

The R = 0.20 locus is above and parallel to the R = 0.90 locus. For the two-parameter
Weibull distribution, x 0 = 0 and points A and B are related by [see Eq. (20-25)]:
x A ln 1/ 0.90

1/ b

(1)

xB ln 1/ 0.20

1/ b

and x B /x A is in the same ratio as 600/115. Eliminating ,

b

ln ln 1/ 0.20 / ln 1/ 0.90
ln 600 /115

1.65

Ans.

Solving for in Eq. (1),

xA
ln 1/ RA

1/1.65

1
ln 1/ 0.90

1/1.65

3.91

Ans.

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Therefore, for the data at hand,

x 1.65
R exp

3.91
Check R at point B: x B = (600/115) = 5.217
5.217 1.65
R exp
0.20
3.91
Note also, for point 2 on the R = 0.20 line,

log 5.217 log 1 log xm 2 log 13.8

xm 2 72

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11-37 This problem is rich in useful variations. Here is one.
Decision: Make straight roller bearings identical on a given shaft. Use a reliability goal of
(0.99)1/6 = 0.9983.
Shaft a

502

FAr 2392 1112

FBr

1/ 2

264 lbf 1.175 kN

1/ 2

10752

1186 lbf 5.28 kN

Thus the bearing at B controls.

xD

10 000 1200 60
106

720

0.02 4.439 ln 1/ 0.9983

1/1.483

720
C10 1.2 5.28

0.080 26

0.080 26

0.3

97.2 kN

Select either an 02-80 mm with C 10 = 106 kN or an 03-55 mm with C 10 = 102 kN.

Shaft b

393

FCr 874 2 2274 2

FDr

657 2

1/ 2

1/ 2

2436 lbf

766 lbf

or
or

Ans.

10.84 kN
3.41 kN

The bearing at C controls.

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xD

10 000 240 60
106

144

144
C10 1.2 10.84

0.080 26

0.3

123 kN

Select either an 02-90 mm with C 10 = 142 kN or an 03-60 mm with C 10 = 123 kN.

Shaft c

417

FEr 11132 23852

FFr

8952

1/ 2

1/ 2

2632 lbf

987 lbf

or

or

Ans.

11.71 kN

4.39 kN

The bearing at E controls.

xD

10 000 80 60
106

48

48
C10 1.2 11.71

0.080 26

0.3

95.7 kN

Select an 02-80 mm with C 10 = 106 kN or an 03-60 mm with C 10 = 123 kN. Ans.

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11-38 Express Eq. (11-1) as
F1a L1 C10a L10 K

For a ball bearing, a = 3 and for an 02-30 mm angular contact bearing, C 10 = 20.3 kN.

K 20.3 106 8.365 109

3

At a load of 18 kN, life L 1 is given by:

9
K 8.365 10
L1 a
1.434 106 rev
3
18
F1
For a load of 30 kN, life L 2 is:

L2

0.310 10 rev

30

8.365 109

In this case, Eq. (6-57) the Palmgren-Miner cycle-ratio summation rule can be
expressed as

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l1 l2

1
L1 L2

Substituting,
l2
200 000

1
6
1.434 10
0.310 106
l2

0.267 10 rev Ans.
6

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11-39 Total life in revolutions
Let:
l = total turns
f 1 = fraction of turns at F 1
f 2 = fraction of turns at F 2
From the solution of Prob. 11-38, L 1 = 1.434(106) rev and L 2 = 0.310(106) rev.
Palmgren-Miner rule:
l1 l2
fl f l

1 2 1
L1 L2 L1 L2

from which
l

1
f1 / L1 f 2 / L2

0.40 / 1.434 10 0.60 / 0.310 10

451 585 rev

Ans.

Total life in loading cycles

4 min at 2000 rev/min = 8000 rev/cycle
6 min at 2000 rev/min = 12 000 rev/cycle
Total rev/cycle = 8000 + 12 000 = 20 000
451 585 rev
22.58 cycles
20 000 rev/cycle

Ans.

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Total life in hours

min 22.58 cycles
10

3.76 h Ans.
cycle 60 min/h
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FrA 560 lbf
FrB 1095 lbf
Fae 200 lbf

11-40

xD

LD 40 000 400 60

10.67
LR
90 106

R 0.90 0.949
Eq. (11-15):
Eq. (11-15):

0.47 FrA 0.47 560

175.5 lbf
KA
1.5
0.47 FrB 0.47 1095
FiB

343.1 lbf
KB
1.5
FiA

FiA ? FiB Fae

175.5 lbf 343.1 200 543.1 lbf, so Eq. (11-16) applies.

We will size bearing B first since its induced load will affect bearing A, but is not itself
affected by the induced load from bearing A [see Eq. (11-16)].
From Eq. (11-16b), F eB = F rB = 1095 lbf.

Eq. (11-7):

10.67

FRB 1.4 1095

4.48 1 0.949 1/1.5

3/10

3607 lbf

Ans.

Select cone 32305, cup 32305, with 0.9843 in bore, and rated at 3910 lbf with K = 1.95.
Ans.
With bearing B selected, we re-evaluate the induced load from bearing B using the actual
value for K.
0.47 FrB 0.47 1095
Eq. (11-15): FiB

263.9 lbf
KB
1.95
Find the equivalent radial load for bearing A from Eq. (11-16), which still applies.
Eq. (11-16a): FeA 0.4 FrA K A FiB Fae

FeA 0.4 560 1.5 263.9 200 920 lbf

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FeA FrA
Eq. (11-7):

10.67

FRA 1.4 920

4.48 1 0.949 1/1.5

3/10

3030 lbf

Tentatively select cone M86643, cup M86610, with 1 in bore, and rated at 3250 lbf with
K = 1.07. Iterating with the new value for K, we get F eA = 702 lbf and F rA = 2312 lbf.
Ans.
By using a bearing with a lower K, the rated load decreased significantly, providing a
higher than requested reliability. Further examination with different combinations of
bearing choices could yield additional acceptable solutions.
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11-41 The thrust load on shaft CD is from the axial component of the force transmitted through
the bevel gear, and is directed toward bearing C. By observation of Fig. 11-14, direct
mounted bearings would allow bearing C to carry the thrust load. Ans.
From the solution to Prob. 3-74, the axial thrust load is F ae = 362.8 lbf, and the bearing
radial forces are F Cx = 287.2 lbf, F Cz = 500.9 lbf, F Dx = 194.4 lbf, and F Dz = 307.1 lbf.
Thus, the radial forces are
FrC 287.22 500.9 2 577 lbf
FrD 194.4 2 307.12 363 lbf

The induced loads are

0.47 FrC 0.47 577

181 lbf
Eq. (11-15): FiC
1.5
KC
0.47 FrD 0.47 363

114 lbf
Eq. (11-15): FiD
KD
1.5
Check the condition on whether to apply Eq. (11-16) or Eq. (11-17), where bearings C
and D are substituted, respectively, for labels A and B in the equations.
FiC ? FiD Fae
181 lbf 114 362.8 476.8 lbf, so Eq.(11-16) applies
Eq. (11-16a): FeC 0.4 FrC KC FiD Fae

0.4 577 1.5 114 362.8 946 lbf FrC , so use FeC
Assume for tapered roller bearings that the specifications for Manufacturer 1 on p. 608
are applicable.

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xD

LD
108

1.11
LR 90 106

R 0.90 0.949

1.11

Eq. (11-7):
FRC 1 946
1/1.5
4.48 1 0.949

Eq. (11-16b): FeD FrD 363 lbf

3/10

1130 lbf

Ans.

3/10

1.11
433 lbf Ans.
Eq. (11-7):
FRD 1 363
1/1.5
4.48 1 0.949

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11-42 The thrust load on shaft AB is from the axial component of the force transmitted through
the bevel gear, and is directed to the right. By observation of Fig. 11-14, indirect
mounted bearings would allow bearing A to carry the thrust load. Ans.
From the solution to Prob. 3-76, the axial thrust load is F ae = 92.8 lbf, and the bearing
radial forces are F Ay = 639.4 lbf, F Az = 1513.7 lbf, F By = 276.6 lbf, and F Bz = 705.7 lbf.
Thus, the radial forces are
FrA 639.4 2 1513.7 2 1643 lbf
FrB 276.62 705.7 2 758 lbf

The induced loads are

0.47 FrA 0.47 1643
Eq. (11-15): FiA

515 lbf
KA
1.5
0.47 FrB 0.47 758
Eq. (11-15): FiB

238 lbf
1.5
KB
Check the condition on whether to apply Eq. (11-16) or Eq. (11-17).
FiA ? FiB Fae
515 lbf 238 92.8 330.8 lbf, so Eq.(11-17) applies
Notice that the induced load from bearing A is sufficiently large to cause a net axial force
to the left, which must be supported by bearing B.
Eq. (11-17a): FeB 0.4 FrB K B FiA Fae

0.4 758 1.5 515 92.8 937 lbf FrB , so use FeB
Assume for tapered roller bearings that the specifications for Manufacturer 1 on p. 608
are applicable.
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6
LD 500 10
xD

5.56
LR
90 106

R 0.90 0.949

5.56

Eq. (11-7):
FRB 1 937
4.48 1 0.949 1/1.5

Eq. (11-16b): FeA FrA 1643 lbf

3/10

1810 lbf

Ans.

3/10

5.56
3180 lbf Ans.
Eq. (11-7):
FRA 11643
4.48 1 0.949 1/1.5

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11-43 The lower bearing is compressed by the axial load, so it is designated as bearing A.
FrA 25 kN
FrB 12 kN
Fae 5 kN

0.47 FrA 0.47 25

7.83 kN
KA
1.5
0.47 FrB 0.47 12
Eq. (11-15): FiB

3.76 kN
KB
1.5
Check the condition on whether to apply Eq. (11-16) or Eq. (11-17)
Eq. (11-15):

FiA

FiA ? FiB Fae

7.83 kN 3.76 5 8.76 kN, so Eq.(11-16) applies
Eq. (11-16a): FeA 0.4 FrA K A FiB Fae

0.4 25 1.5 3.76 5 23.1 kN FrA, so use FrA

60 min 8 hr 5 day 52 weeks
LD 250 rev/min

5 yrs

yr
hr day week

156 106 rev

Assume for tapered roller bearings that the specifications for Manufacturer 1 on p. 608
are applicable.
Eq. (11-3):

L
FRA a f FD D
LR

3/10

156 106
1.2 25
90 106

3/10

35.4 kN

Ans.

Eq. (11-16b): FeB FrB 12 kN

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3/10

156
FRB 1.2 12
17.0 kN Ans.
90
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Eq. (11-3):

11-44 The left bearing is compressed by the axial load, so it is properly designated as bearing A.
FrA 875 lbf
FrB 625 lbf
Fae 250 lbf
Assume K = 1.5 for each bearing for the first iteration. Obtain the induced loads.
Eq. (11-15):
Eq. (11-15):

0.47 FrA 0.47 875

274 lbf
1.5
KA
0.47 FrB 0.47 625
FiB

196 lbf
KB
1.5
FiA

Check the condition on whether to apply Eq. (11-16) or Eq. (11-17).

FiA ? FiB Fae
274 lbf 196 250 lbf, so Eq.(11-16) applies
We will size bearing B first since its induced load will affect bearing A, but it is not
affected by the induced load from bearing A [see Eq. (11-16)].
From Eq. (11-16b), F eB = F rB = 625 lbf.

Eq. (11-3):

L
FRB a f FD D
LR

3/10

90 000 150 60

1 625
90 106

3/10

FRB 1208 lbf

Select cone 07100, cup 07196, with 1 in bore, and rated at 1570 lbf with K = 1.45. Ans.
With bearing B selected, we re-evaluate the induced load from bearing B using the actual
value for K.
0.47 FrB 0.47 625
Eq. (11-15): FiB

203 lbf
KB
1.45
Find the equivalent radial load for bearing A from Eq. (11-16), which still applies.

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Eq. (11-16a): FeA 0.4 FrA K A FiB Fae

0.4 875 1.5 203 250 1030 lbf

FeA FrA
Eq. (11-3):

L
FRA a f FD D
LR

3/10

90 000 150 60

11030
90 106

3/10

FRA 1990 lbf

Any of the bearings with 1-1/8 in bore are more than adequate. Select cone 15590, cup
15520, rated at 2480 lbf with K = 1.69. Iterating with the new value for K, we get F eA =
1120 lbf and F rA = 2160 lbf. The selected bearing is still adequate. Ans.
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