Abstract: Experiments described in this paper show that a rotatable intermediate sleeve in a journal bearing will change the average oil film velocity and hence can be made to control oil whip frequency. ...

Abstract: Using elementary apparatus and instrumentation, shaft whirling has been investigated for three cases involving round or flattened shafts in combination with uniform or asymmetric stiffness bearing ...

Abstract: Practical, handbook-type information on the strength of diamond is scarce and scattered. This paper reports data taken on the breaking strength of good quality, natural diamond octahedra. Average ...