Ganpat University

U. V. Patel College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering
VII- Sem. Mechanical Engineering
2ME702 - Design of Mechanical Systems
Rolling Contact Bearing
Assignment: 1 Date:
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1. Define bearing. Explain classification of bearing.

2. Explain types of rolling contact bearings with their loading capacities.
3. Explain designation of rolling contact bearing.
4. Define following terms:
(i) Basic static capacity (ii) Equivalent static load
(iii) Basic dynamic capacity (iv) Equivalent dynamic load
5. Derive stribecks equation for basic static capacity of bearings with the assumptions and
suitable sketch.
6. Define bearing life. Explain the rating life and median life.
7. Explain the procedure for selection of bearing from manufacturers catalogue.
8. Show the nomenclature of a taper roller bearing with suitable sketch and explain face to
face and back to back methods for bearing mountings.
9. Explain bearings with probability of survival higher than 90%.
10. Explain 3 parameter and 2 parameter Weibull distribution.
11. Explain adjusted life of bearing.
12. Explain equivalent dynamic load for bearing under cyclic and variable loads with neat
sketch.
13. Explain the needle bearing (Quill bearing) with suitable sketch.
14. Explain the causes and remedies of bearing failures.
15. Explain the guideline for selecting the lubricant for roller contact bearing.
16. Explain the methods used for preloading of cylindrical roller bearing.
17. Explain the precautions to be taken during bearing mounting operation.
18. Write short notes on gaskets and oil seals.

Subject Incharge:

Dr. B. P. Patel