An analytical approach towards EHD analysis of connecting-rod bearing

Abstract

A x-dynamic factor of amplification for the longitudinal deformation; A θ:-dynamic factor of amplification for the radial deformation; [C]-matrix of rigidity; [D]-matrix of the compression forces; E-Young modulus; h-oil film thickness; H(x)-heaviside distribution; P(x,t)-hydrodynamic pressure; R-average radius of the bearing; t-time; U(x;t)-longitudinal displacement; V-linear speed; Vb-speed propagation of the longitudinal wave; Vp-speed propagation of the radial wave; W(x,t)-radial displacement; x-axial coordinate; []-deformation vector;  x-longitudinal deformation;  -radial deformation; -Poisson's ratio; -rod-bearing frequency; -density;  x-longitudinal constraint;  -transversal constraint; -angular position.