Abstract: A novel, unique squeak test apparatus was developed to measure squeak propensity of a given pair of materials with a purpose to build a database for automotive engineers. The apparatus employs a sprag-slip mechanism to ...

Abstract: Squeak is an unwanted, annoying noise generated by self-excited, friction-induced vibration. A unique squeak test apparatus that can generate squeak noises consistently was developed by modifying and employing a sprag-slip ...

Abstract: Squeeze film dampers (SFDs) are used in high-speed turbomachinery to provide external damping to the system. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is a highly effective tool to predict the performance of SFDs and ...