Abstract: Coefficients are presented for hydrostatic stiffness, hydrodynamic stiffness and squeeze damping for capillary, orifice and constant flow control. Due to the linear behaviour of such bearings these ...

Abstract: Oil-lubricated plain hybrid journal bearings have been investigated theoretically and experimentally to determine the hybrid (hydrostatic/hydrodynamic) performance. The paper consists of two parts: ...

Abstract: An extensive experimental program was carried out to test the theoretical predictions discussed in Part I of this paper. The design of the bearing test rig is described. Line-source plain ...