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Research Papers

Prediction of Ball Fatigue Life in a Ball/V-Ring Test Rig

T. A. Harris

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 365–370. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833494

Abstract

View articletitled, Prediction of Ball Fatigue Life in a Ball/V-Ring Test Rig

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Topics: Fatigue life , Ball bearings , Bearings , Fatigue , Fatigue failure , Aircraft , Lubrication , Stress , Testing

Point Contact EHL Based on Optically Measured Three-Dimensional Rough Surfaces

Dong Zhu, Xiaolan Ai

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 375–384. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833498

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View articletitled, Point Contact EHL Based on Optically Measured Three-Dimensional Rough Surfaces

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Topics: Surface roughness , Bearings , Cams , Computer software , Deformation , Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Film thickness , Gears , Machining , Numerical analysis

Effects of Multiple Cracking on Crack Growth and Coalescence in Contact Fatigue

C. H. Kuo, L. M. Keer, M. P. Bujold

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 385–390. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833499

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View articletitled, Effects of Multiple Cracking on Crack Growth and Coalescence in Contact Fatigue

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Computer simulation , Crack propagation , Cycles , Elastic half space , Failure , Fatigue cracks , Gears

A Fractal Analysis of Stiction in Microelectromechanical Systems

K. Komvopoulos, W. Yan

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 391–400. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833500

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View articletitled, A Fractal Analysis of Stiction in Microelectromechanical Systems

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Topics: Fractals , Microelectromechanical systems , Stiction , Materials properties , Surface roughness , Stiffness , Deformation , Design , Measuring instruments , Micromechanical devices

Transient Thermoelastohydrodynamic Study of Tilting-Pad Journal Bearings—Comparison Between Experimental Data and Theoretical Results

P. Monmousseau, M. Fillon, J. Freˆne

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 401–407. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833501

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View articletitled, Transient Thermoelastohydrodynamic Study of Tilting-Pad Journal Bearings—Comparison Between Experimental Data and Theoretical Results

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Topics: Journal bearings , Transients (Dynamics) , Bearings , Temperature , Clearances (Engineering) , Deformation , Errors

Analysis of a Test Case for Annular Seal Flows

Mihai Arghir, Jean Freˆne

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 408–414. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833504

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View articletitled, Analysis of a Test Case for Annular Seal Flows

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Kinetic energy , Navier-Stokes equations , Shear stress , Stators , Turbulence , Whirls

Experimental Study of High Speed Sealing Capability of Single Stage Ferrofluidic Seals

Jim Bonvouloir

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 416–421. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833509

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View articletitled, Experimental Study of High Speed Sealing Capability of Single Stage Ferrofluidic Seals

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Topics: Centrifugal force , Dimensionless numbers , Failure , Magnetic fields , Reynolds number , Sealing (Process)

Effects of Foil Bending Rigidity on Spacing Height Characteristics of Hydrostatic Porous Foil Bearings for Web Handling Processes

H. Hashimoto

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 422–427. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833510

Abstract

View articletitled, Effects of Foil Bending Rigidity on Spacing Height Characteristics of Hydrostatic Porous Foil Bearings for Web Handling Processes

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Topics: Foil bearings , Hydrostatics , Stiffness , Bearings , Computation , Differential equations , Film thickness , Finite difference methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure

CFD Based Design Techniques for Thermal Prediction in a Generic Two-Axial Groove Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing

P. S. Keogh, R. Gomiciaga, M. M. Khonsari

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 428–435. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833511

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View articletitled, CFD Based Design Techniques for Thermal Prediction in a Generic Two-Axial Groove Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering design processes , Journal bearings , Bearings , Design , Shells , Temperature , Convection , Die cutting , Heat conduction

Tribochemical Study of Hydrogenated Carbon Coatings With Different Hydrogen Content Levels in Ultra High Vacuum

Xiaohan Yun, David B. Bogy, C. Singh Bhatia

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 437–442. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833514

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View articletitled, Tribochemical Study of Hydrogenated Carbon Coatings With Different Hydrogen Content Levels in Ultra High Vacuum

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Topics: Carbon , Coatings , Hydrogen , Vacuum , Disks , Lubricants , Durability , Friction , Wear , Air bearings

Eccentricity Effects on the Rotordynamic Coefficients of Plain Annular Seals: Theory Versus Experiment

O. R. Marquette, D. W. Childs, L. San Andres

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 443–447. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833515

Abstract

View articletitled, Eccentricity Effects on the Rotordynamic Coefficients of Plain Annular Seals: Theory Versus Experiment

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Topics: Bearings , Equilibrium (Physics) , Inertia (Mechanics) , Leakage , Pressure drop , Pumps , Signal to noise ratio

Surface Roughness and Structural Inertia in a Mode-Based Mass-Conserving Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model

S. Boedo, J. F. Booker

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 449–455. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833518

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View articletitled, Surface Roughness and Structural Inertia in a Mode-Based Mass-Conserving Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model

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Topics: Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Inertia (Mechanics) , Surface roughness , Film thickness , Engines , Lubrication , Mode shapes , Performance evaluation

A Mixed-Lubrication Study of Journal Bearing Conformal Contacts

Qian (Jane) Wang, Fanghui Shi, Si C. Lee

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 456–461. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833519

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View articletitled, A Mixed-Lubrication Study of Journal Bearing Conformal Contacts

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Topics: Journal bearings , Lubrication , Bearings , Film thickness , Lubricants , Pressure , Deformation , Finite element methods , Geometry , Numerical analysis

Parameter Identification of Hysteresis Friction for Coated Ball Bearings Based on Three-Dimensional FEM Analysis

M. R. Lovell, M. M. Khonsari, R. D. Marangoni

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 462–470. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833520

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View articletitled, Parameter Identification of Hysteresis Friction for Coated Ball Bearings Based on Three-Dimensional FEM Analysis

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Topics: Ball bearings , Finite element model , Friction , Steel , Finite element analysis , Bearings , Coatings , Regression analysis , Stress , Torque

Friction and Wear Studies of Carbon Overcoated Thin Films Magnetic Sliders: Application of Raman Microspectroscopy

S. S. Varanasi, J. L. Lauer, F. E. Talke, Geng Wang, J. H. Judy

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 471–475. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833521

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View articletitled, Friction and Wear Studies of Carbon Overcoated Thin Films Magnetic Sliders: Application of Raman Microspectroscopy

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Topics: Carbon , Friction , Microspectroscopy , Thin films , Wear , Diamond films , Air bearings , Diamonds , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Raman spectra

Effect of Sliding Friction on Contact Stresses for Multi-Layered Elastic Bodies With Rough Surfaces

K. Mao, T. Bell, Y. Sun

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 476–480. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833522

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View articletitled, Effect of Sliding Friction on Contact Stresses for Multi-Layered Elastic Bodies With Rough Surfaces

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Topics: Sliding friction , Stress , Surface roughness , Friction , Failure , Fatigue life , Lubricants , Particulate matter , Rolling contact

An FFT-Based Method for Rough Surface Contact

H. M. Stanley, T. Kato

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 481–485. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833523

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View articletitled, An FFT-Based Method for Rough Surface Contact

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Topics: Surface roughness , Agglomeration (Materials) , Elasticity , Fast Fourier transforms , Fourier series

Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of an Externally Pressurized Porous Annular Thrust Gas Bearing and Its Optimal Design

Changzhi Cui, Kyosuke Ono

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 486–492. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833524

Abstract

View articletitled, Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of an Externally Pressurized Porous Annular Thrust Gas Bearing and Its Optimal Design

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Topics: Design , Gas bearings , Thrust , Stiffness , Damping , Bearings , Darcy's law , Design methodology , Fluid dynamics , Numerical analysis

Influence of a Hard Surface Layer on the Limit of Elastic Contact—Part I: Analysis Using a Real Surface Model

Takashi Nogi, Takahisa Kato

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 493–500. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833525

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View articletitled, Influence of a Hard Surface Layer on the Limit of Elastic Contact—Part I: Analysis Using a Real Surface Model

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Topics: Computer simulation , Deformation , Elastic half space , Fast Fourier transforms , Geometry , Gradient methods , Pressure , Steel , Stress , Surface roughness

FEM Simulation of Friction Testing Method Based on Combined Forward Rod-Backward Can Extrusion

Tamotsu Nakamura, Niels Bay, Zhi-Liang Zhang

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 501–506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833526

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View articletitled, FEM Simulation of Friction Testing Method Based on Combined Forward Rod-Backward Can Extrusion

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Topics: Extruding , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Friction , Simulation , Testing , Calibration , Lubricants , Aluminum alloys , Containers

A Numerical Study of the Stable Dynamic Behavior of Radial Face Seals With Grooved Faces

V. Person, B. Tournerie, J. Freˆne

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 507–513. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833527

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View articletitled, A Numerical Study of the Stable Dynamic Behavior of Radial Face Seals With Grooved Faces

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Topics: Cavitation , Design , Dynamic response , Film thickness , Fluctuations (Physics) , Hydrostatics , Kinematics , Leakage flows , Modeling , Numerical analysis

Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Magnetic Head-Disk Interface Equilibrium in the “Rupture” Regime of the Starved-Liquid Bearing

J. L. Streator

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 515–519. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833530

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View articletitled, Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Magnetic Head-Disk Interface Equilibrium in the “Rupture” Regime of the Starved-Liquid Bearing

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Topics: Bearings , Disks , Equilibrium (Physics) , Rupture , Theoretical analysis , Friction , Lubricants , Film thickness , Numerical analysis , Probes

An Optimum Design of the Transverse Pressure Contour Slider for Enhanced Flying Characteristics

Sang-Joon Yoon, Dong-Hoon Choi

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 520–524. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833531

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View articletitled, An Optimum Design of the Transverse Pressure Contour Slider for Enhanced Flying Characteristics

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Topics: Design , Pressure , Design methodology , Rails , Actuators , Computer software , Optimization , Quadratic programming

Lubrication of Slow Rolling Contacts—The NASA Ball on Plate Tribometer

E. Kingsbury, S. V. Pepper, B. Ebihara

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 525–530. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833532

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View articletitled, Lubrication of Slow Rolling Contacts—The NASA Ball on Plate Tribometer

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Topics: Lubrication , NASA , Tribometers , Lubricants , Contact resistance , Creep , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Friction , Instrumentation , Mass spectrometry

Floating Characteristics of Squeeze-Film Gas Bearings With Vibration Absorber for Linear Motion Guide

S. Yoshimoto

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 531–536. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833533

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View articletitled, Floating Characteristics of Squeeze-Film Gas Bearings With Vibration Absorber for Linear Motion Guide

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Topics: Gas bearings , Vibration absorbers , Bearings , Oscillations , Piezoelectric actuators , Silicone rubber

Slider Designs for Controlling Contamination

Shuyu Zhang, David B. Bogy

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 537–540. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833534

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View articletitled, Slider Designs for Controlling Contamination

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Topics: Contamination , Particulate matter , Air bearings , Simulation

The Effect of Interfacial Shear Strength on the Performance of Coated Surfaces in Repeated Sliding

A. Kapoor, J. A. Williams

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 541–548. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833535

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View articletitled, The Effect of Interfacial Shear Strength on the Performance of Coated Surfaces in Repeated Sliding

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Topics: Adhesion , Ceramic coatings , Coatings , Cycles , Deformation , Design , Residual stresses , Shear strength , Space , Steel

Pressure and Shear Flow in a Rough Hydrodynamic Bearing, Flow Factor Calculation

L. Lunde, K. To̸nder

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 549–555. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833536

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View articletitled, Pressure and Shear Flow in a Rough Hydrodynamic Bearing, Flow Factor Calculation

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Topics: Bearings , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Shear flow , Surface roughness , Boundary-value problems , Finite element methods , Lubrication

Rotordynamic Coefficients of Circumferentially-Grooved Liquid Seals Using the Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations

Mihai Arghir, Jean Freˆne

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 556–567. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833537

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View articletitled, Rotordynamic Coefficients of Circumferentially-Grooved Liquid Seals Using the Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations

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Topics: Navier-Stokes equations , Turbulence , Boundary-value problems , Pressure , Reynolds number , Stress tensors , Viscosity

Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model of Connecting Rod Big-End Bearings: Application to Real Engines

Toshihiro Ozasa, Takashi Noda, Toshiaki Konomi

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 568–578. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833538

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View articletitled, Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model of Connecting Rod Big-End Bearings: Application to Real Engines

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Topics: Bearings , Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Engines , Deformation , Inertia (Mechanics) , Boundary-value problems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Lubrication , Lubrication theory

Debris Denting Effects on Elastohydrodynamic Lubricated Contacts

Gang Xu, Farshid Sadeghi, J. David Cogdell

J. Tribol. July 1997, 119(3): 579–587. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2833539

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View articletitled, Debris Denting Effects on Elastohydrodynamic Lubricated Contacts

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Topics: Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Failure , Film thickness , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Finite element model , High pressure (Physics) , Pressure , Shapes , Stress