Abstract: A list of mobility and impedance definitions is given for a set of full-journal-bearing solutions, including the finite-length-bearing solution.

Abstract: This paper presents a new design chart for the full journal bearing using dimensionless groups containing all relevant parameters the designer is mainly interested in. Some illustrative examples ...

Abstract: As a followup to an earlier paper in which a new type of design chart for full journal bearings was given a complete set of design charts for pivoted-pad thrust bearings (Michell bearings) ...

Abstract: In contradistinction to the commonly used segmented three-lobe bearing, another type of bearing, i.e., the sinusoidal three-lobe bearing has been investigated in this paper. The main advantage ...

Abstract: Mobility and impedance tensors are introduced for full journal bearings. These tensors may replace the well known mobility and impedance vectors. Since tensors apply to arbitrary systems of ...

Abstract: A numerical method is proposed for calculating film thicknesses in flexible short journal bearings under dynamic load. The system of elastohydrodynamic integro-differential equations is discretized ...

Abstract: The effect of longitudinal and transverse roughness on the elastohydrodynamic lubrication of circular contacts was investigated numerically for two different lubricating conditions. The influence ...

Abstract: Detailed and accurate film thickness and pressure profiles have been calculated for point contacts at moderate and high loads, using a multigrid method. The influence of the compressibility of ...