Abstract: A minimum principle for the transient incompressible Reynold’s equation, with the natural boundary conditions of prescribed pressure, as well as flow, is presented. The finite element method is ...

Abstract: Direct and incremental variational formulations for the steady-state compressible Reynolds’ equation are given. Finite element equations for these are derived and sample solutions are presented.

Abstract: The phenomenon of oil-film whirl in bearings subjected to steady external loads is analyzed. The journal, assumed to be a particle mass, is subjected to the action of two forces; namely, the ...