Abstract: A weakest-link theory is proposed for analyzing the rate of fatigue crack growth. The joint probability density of a fatigue crack growing an amount X between x and x+dx, and in time η ...

Abstract: The mixed-lubrication problem is formulated as a nonlinear generalized complementarity problem in which the pressure acting on the load-bearing surface is taken as the unknown, and the lubricant ...

Abstract: A numerical method has been developed for solving the nonlinear differential equation which arises in the elastohydrodynamic contact of bearing surfaces. This method is based upon the finite ...

Abstract: A theory was proposed to explain the generation of side thrust in a needle bearing. A quasi-static analysis was performed, which considers the deformation and the equilibrium of the various ...

Abstract: The effect of support structure on the performance of a connecting rod bearing is analyzed by elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory. The support structure is modified iteratively until an optimum ...

Abstract: The thermoelastohydrodynamic (TEHD) behavior of a finite inclined-plane slider bearing is studied. The fluid film momentum, continuity, and energy equations are coupled to the heat conduction ...

Abstract: A mathematical analysis of a class of compliant journal bearings operating with a compressible lubricant is presented. Finite element methods are used to obtain approximate solutions, and results ...