Abstract: This is Part III, of a three-part sequence of papers on pivoted thrust pads. In this paper we calculate the linearized spring and damping coefficients of pivoted pads. Both the stiffness and ...

Abstract: The object is construction of a thermohydrodynamic theory of thrust bearings. The bearing pad has the geometry of an annular sector and is supported in one point; about this point it is free ...

Abstract: This is Part II, of a three-part sequence of papers on pivoted thrust pads. In this paper we apply the thermohydrodynamic theory of Part I to statically loaded, sector shaped pivoted thrust ...