Abstract: The exact solution for annular isothermal squeeze films in either parallel or tilting simple harmonic motion of small amplitude is derived. Pressure distributions, forces and moments are given ...

Abstract: It is shown that squeeze film damping cutoff frequencies can be computed directly from the lowest eigenvalue of the Helmholtz equation. A kinematic mode is proposed and analyzed for the ...

Abstract: Analytical solution is presented for a class of quadrilateral stepped slider bearings. The solution is based on a variational method type of approximation. Results are compared with a finite ...

Abstract: A perfect spherical ball, symmetrically clamped between two identical surfaces, was found to rotate due to linear reciprocating excitation. A plausible theoretical explanation of this phenomenon ...

Abstract: Cylindrical and spherical parts, clamped in mechanical systems, rotate when the system is subjected to a dynamic reciprocating environmental condition. This rotation is a combination of the clamped ...

Abstract: The stability of a flexible rotor, perfectly balanced, was investigated theoretically. The rotor is symmetrically supported by circumferentially fed journal bearings. Short and finite bearings were ...

Abstract: The transient temperature distribution in an infinitely long horizontal rotating cylinder which is partially filled by a viscous fluid is calculated. Thermal boundary and initial conditions are ...

Abstract: A new spherical Gas Gyrobearing configuration is presented. The static performance is evaluated for general eccentricity, and data is presented for load capacity, gas flow rate and error torque, ...

Abstract: A method is presented for the extraction of rolling bearings characteristics (stiffness and damping) under operating conditions. The method is based on experimental modal analysis combined with ...

Abstract: The effect of inertia on flow between a rotating and a stationary disk is studied for the case when the stationary disk is tilted with respect to the rotation axis. Based on the three-dimensional ...