Elastomer Viscoelasticity Effects in Compliant Surface Bearings.

Abstract

A bearing system using a compliant surface may be so constructed that the lubricant pressure distribution is either stationary or in motion relative to the elastomer. In the latter case the motion of the deformation in the elastomer introduces viscoelastic effects which can be important at conventional bearing velocities. The report is concerned with the assessment of these effects. Steady state operating conditions are computed and analytical techniques presented for the infinite width slide and infinite length journal bearing. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0747667

Entities

People

  • J. Pirvics
  • V. Castelli

Organizations

  • Columbia University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearings
  • Elastomers
  • Journal Bearings
  • Lubricants
  • Physical Properties
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Stationary
  • Steady State
  • Viscoelasticity

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).