Abstract: This paper presents results from an investigation concerned with vibrational characteristics of compliant-layer water-lubricated bearings. An experimental apparatus emulates the dynamic interactions ...

Abstract: This paper describes an experimental program concerned with the elasto-hydrodynamic behavior of sliding elastomeric seals for the Stirling engine. During this program, an experimental apparatus was ...

Abstract: The classic work of Whitcomb and Milliken on the steady-state cornering of automobiles is generalized to include a simplified two-wheeled vehicle. The relationship which results, similar to that ...

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the detection of an incipient tractor jackknife of a tractor-semitrailer truck and with corrective action which can be taken after the onset of jackknifing has ...

Abstract: Free transverse vibrations of a centrally clamped spinning membrane disk are experimentally observed. The axisymmetric and asymmetric frequencies found are compared with theoretical predictions. ...

Abstract: A systematic method for the design and evaluation of tractor-semitrailer truck systems and components is presented. The method is general and involves the combination of simulation and optimization ...

Abstract: Bearing defect data from 8,000 railroad roller bearings are analyzed to determine their defect modes and defect rate distributions. Cone bore growth, brinelling, and fatigue are identified as ...