Damage-Induced Stresses and Remaining Service Life Predictions of Wire Ropes

Wire ropes in marine applications often encounter relatively fast and noticeable wear, a result of the fatigue to which they are exposed coupled with harsh operational conditions. This paper addresses some of the aspects of fatigue damage that occur in wire ropes. Using the finite element method, st...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Goran Vukelic, Goran Vizentin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/7/1/107