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Experimental test for measuring the normal and tangential line contact pressure between wire rope and sheaves

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  1. Mechanical Department at Ikerlan, S. Coop., Arrasate-Mondragon Gipuzkoa, Spain

    H. Usabiaga (PhD student in engineering and an assistant researcher) & J. M. Pagalday (engineer and head)

  2. Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Arrasate-Mondragon Gipuzkoa, Spain

    M. Ezkurra (engineer and assistant professor)

  3. Mechanical Department, Orona S. Coop., Hernani Gipuzkoa, Spain

    M. A. Madoz PhD (head of the Mechanical Department)

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Usabiaga, H., Ezkurra, M., Madoz, M.A. et al. Experimental test for measuring the normal and tangential line contact pressure between wire rope and sheaves. Exp Tech 32, 34–43 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.2007.00294.x

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