Hydrodynamic bearing under shock (impulsive) load

Dimensionless and dimensional impulse capacity of a finite-length hydrodynamic journal bearing (π-film boundary condition) subjected to a shock/impact load.

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Hydrodynamic bearing under shock (impulsive) load — original diagram from /calculators/e10_1.htm
Dimensionless impulse number, I₀*12.242620470225276
Impulse capacity, I₀195.88192752360445 Ns

Method & references

  • Finite-length hydrodynamic bearing, π-film boundary condition, impulsive (shock) loading.

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Hydrodynamic bearing under shock (impulsive) load — Engineering ABC