...Mireia Olave; Xabier Sagartzazu; Jorge Damian; Alberto Serna This paper proposes a procedure for obtaining the load distribution in a four contact-point slewing bearing considering the effect of the structure’s elasticity. The uneven stiffness of the rings and the supporting structures creates...

... presented in this paper seem encouraging. The FE study shows an important influence of several parameters and a good correlation with experimental results. Consequently, this model can be extended to other types of slewing bearings such as roller bearings. Moreover, it can be implemented in complex...