tbuelna (Aerospace)24 Dec 17 00:52 

What you have is similar to a slip-critical bolted connection. There are standard analysis approaches for slip-
critical connections used in aerospace, structural steel construction, etc. Here is a example of an analysis
approach used for structural steel bolted connections that should work for your case. There is a reference
noted in the document for faying surface characteristics, including static friction coefficient.

Hope that helps.

Terry

dvd (Mechanical)24 Dec 17 03:22

A sole plate with jack bolts that allow screws to block the bearing ends would minimize your need for a friction
force to hold the bearing in place.

Have a look at this - Sole Plates, and this, Soles Plates 2. Additionally, if you could mount your bearings so
that the belt reaction forces were borne by the support members, you could remove the shear on the bearing
bolts.

ldeem (Structural)

(OP)

24 Dec 17 14:38

tbuelna

Thank you for the reference to slip critical design. I am familiar with this approach which is similar to what I
am doing. The trouble I have is the slip coefficient from cast iron bearing housing to HDG is hard to find.