Comparison between experimental film thickness measurements and elastohydrodynamic analysis in a connecting-rod bearing

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology

Volumn 216, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 195-208

  Moreau, H ^a   Maspeyrot, P ^a   Bonneau, D ^a   Frene J ^a  

^a CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT   (Italy)

Author keywords

Connecting rod bearing; Elastic engine bearing; Experimental oil film thickness measurement; Finite element method

Indexed keywords

CONNECTING RODS; CRANKSHAFTS; DEFORMATION; DYNAMIC LOADS; EDDY CURRENTS; ELASTICITY; FILMS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; PISTONS; TRAJECTORIES;

OIL-FILM THICKNESS;

ELASTOHYDRODYNAMICS;

ELASTOHYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION; FILM THICKNESS; FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS; LUBRICATION THEORY; MEASUREMENT METHOD; OIL FILM;

EID: 0036051106     PISSN: 13506501     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/135065002760199952     Document Type: Article

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