Abstract: This paper includes the predominant inertia terms in an analysis of hydrostatic thrust bearings. The influence of centripetal accelerations on the distribution of pressure is found to be ...

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review the existing turbulent lubrication theories and their application to fluid film bearing design. The differences between and limitations of the alternative ...

Abstract: This paper forms part of a wider investigation which includes the theoretical analysis given in Part I in addition to a study of the outlet cavitation boundary, using high-speed cine photography, ...

Abstract: A numerical solution of the isothermal elastohydrodynamic problem for point contacts has been presented which reproduces all the essential features of the previously reported experimental observations ...

Abstract: The analysis of an isothermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) point contact was evaluated numerically. This required the simultaneous solution of the elasticity and Reynolds equations. In the ...

Abstract: Utilizing the theory developed by the authors in an earlier publication, the influence of the ellipticity parameter, the dimensionless speed, load, and material parameters on minimum film thickness ...

Abstract: Utilizing the theory and numerical procedure developed by the authors in an earlier publication the influence of lubricant starvation on minimum film thickness was investigated. This study of ...