Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication: Preliminary Design Manual

Abstract

The available data on elastohydrodynamic lubrication are summarized. Based on an assessment of these data, a design procedure is developed for evaluating the performance of an elastohydrodynamic contact. The procedure includes the calculation of minimum film thickness, real area of contact, traction, pressure distribution, temperature profile and subsurface stress distribution in the contact, based on either available theory or on experimental data. A computer program listing plus illustrative examples are included. Determination of film thickness and traction are identified as areas in elastohydrodynamic lubrication requiring further investigation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0877768

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  • A. Gu
  • H. S. Cheng
  • John M. Mcgrew
  • S. F. Murray

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