Internal Loading Distribution in Statically Loaded Ball Bearings Subjected to an Eccentric Thrust Load

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Figure 48

Figure 48: Internal Loading Distribution in Statically Loaded Ball Bearings Subjected to an Eccentric Thrust Load 