Novel S-N curve for different hardened layers in point and line contact

• Generation of a novel S-N curve for different materials and hardness layers. • S-N curves from point and line contact tests of different materials and hardenend layers. • Influence of different counter body materials. • Influence of SRR, roughness and plastic deformations on life time at S-N curve. Rolling contact fatigue (RCF) regularly causes mechanical components to fail under cyclic loads. Popular surface treatment processes such as case...