In bearings tested at 2000 rev/min with a steady radial load of 18 kN, a set of

Question:

In bearings tested at 2000 rev/min with a steady radial load of 18 kN, a set of bearings showed an L10 life of 115 h and an L80 life of 600 h. The basic load rating of this bearing is 39.6 kN. Estimate the Weibull shape factor b and the characteristic life θ for a two-parameter model. This manufacturer rates ball bearings at 1 million revolutions.