Abstract: Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) is commonly used as a slide surface mating with polished stainless steel in bridge bearings that accommodate translation and rotation of the superstructure relative to the substructure. The primary ...

Abstract: A dynamic analysis of a new track system, developed for a light rail transit vehicle powered by linear induction motors (LIMs) is made by a specially developed computer package. The track system, which incorporates steel ...

Abstract: Two analytical methods capable of evaluating stresses at the curved polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) metal sliding interface in a cylindrical bearing subjected to combined vertical and horizontal loads are described. One ...