Research Article

Effects of Geometrical Clearances, Supports Friction, and Wear Rings on Hydraulic Actuators Bending Behavior

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Finite element model adopted for the determination of the wear rings linear stiffness K: (a) loads and constraints; (b) stress distribution after compression; (c) vertical displacement [mm] after compression, and coordinates for the relative displacement calculation.
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