CALCULATORS AND MATHCAD FILES DISCUSSED IN Edition 2004Edition 2006
Machine Lifetime Performance and Reliability

Part A: Dynamic contact phenomena

   Chapter 1: Machine lifetime performance and reliability
   Chapter 2: Static and dynamic load rating (Hertz)
  
Chapter 3: Friction phenomena in mechanical systems
  
Chapter 4: Wear mechanisms of machine elements
  
Chapter 5: Machine lubrication and beyond
  
Chapter 6: Material selection a systematical approach
  
Chapter 7: Failure analysis

Part B: Full film lubrication

   Chapter 8: Introduction to full film lubrication
  
Chapter 9: Hydrodynamic lubricated bearings and sliders
  
Chapter 10: Squeeze-film damping and dynamic response
  
Chapter 11: Dynamic sealing systems
  
Chapter 12: EHL Rolling and traction mechanisms
  
Chapter 13: Hydrostatic bearings
  
Chapter 14: Aerostatic bearings

Errata for edition 2004

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  Chapter 1: Machine lifetime performance and reliability   TOP
    Chapter 2: Static and dynamic load rating (Hertz)   TOP
E2.1 Hertzian point contact MathCad
E2.2 Hertzian elliptic contact MathCad
E2.3 Hertzian line contact MathCad
T2.1 Hertzian point contact, combined normal load and traction MathCad
T2.2 Hertzian line contact, combined normal load and traction MathCad
E2.4 Basic static load rating of a ball bearing (Hertz) MathCad
E2.5 Dynamic load rating of a ball bearing (fatigue life)
E2.6a Surface durability of spur gears (ISO 6336) MathCad
E2.6b Tooth-root stress of spur gears (ISO 6336) MathCad
E2.7 Maximum traction force in traction drive mechanisms
E2.8a Static load rating of polymer bearings MathCad
E2.8b Static load rating of polymer bearings versus wall-thickness MathCad
E2.9 Contact pressure in metal journal bearings MathCad
    Chapter 3: Friction phenomena in mechanical systems   TOP
E3.1 Nominal contact temperature pin-on-disc configuration (flat-on-flat). MathCad
E3.2 Nominal contact temperature ball-on-disc (point contact). MathCad
E3.3 Nominal contact temperature 4-ball configuration. MathCad
E3.4 Flash temperature ball-on-disc configuration (point contact). MathCad
E3.5 Design of a power belt drive. MathCad
E3.6a Design of a screw joint (tightening torque to preload a bolt) MathCad
E3.6b Design of a screw joint (maximum tightening torque to preload a bolt) MathCad
E3.6c Design of a screw joint (maximum external tensile load)
E3.7 Design of a Power screw actuator (screw efficiency) MathCad
E3.8 Design of an interference fit (shrink-fit / press-fit / expansion-fit) MathCad
E3.9 Design of a precision linear rail guide (rolling friction)
E3.10 Design of a spherical thrust bearing (spinning) MathCad
E3.11 Limiting Pressure Velocity Value, LPV-value of polymer bearings MathCad
    Chapter 4: Wear mechanisms of machine elements   TOP
E4.1 Specific wear rate in a pin-on-disk contact (circular plane surface).
E4.2 Specific wear rate in a ball-on-disk contact (nominal point contact).
E4.3 Specific wear rate in a pin-on-ring contact (nominal line contact).
E4.4 Service life of a plain bearing (non-stationary contact conditions). MathCad
E4.5 Service life of a plain bearing (stationary contact conditions). MathCad
E4.6 Service life and efficiency of a power screw. MathCad
    Chapter 5: Machine lubrication and beyond   TOP
E5.1 Running in of concentrated contacts
E5.2a Cylinder viscometer MathCad
E5.2b Cone on plate viscometer MathCad
E5.3 Fuel economy benefit by changing from SAE-15W40 to SAE-5W30
E5.4 Computation of fuel economy benefit
    Chapter 6: Material selection a systematical approach   TOP
E6.1 Polymer selection based on load capability / elastic deflection.
E6.2 Selecting the right interference fit of polymer bearings.
E6.3 Selecting the right bearing clearance of a polymer bearing.
E6.4 Selecting the right bushing dimensions of a polymer bearing.
E6.5 Selecting the right interference fit of ceramic bearings.
E6.6 Material selection plain bearing CD-Rom drive.
E6.7 Material selection spherical thrust bearing.
    Chapter 7: Failure analysis   TOP
E7.1 Failure modes in roller bearings
E7.2 Failure modes of gears
E7.3 Failure modes of cam follower mechanisms
E7.4 Failure modes of rail-wheel contacts
E7.5 Failure modes of screw joints
    Chapter 8: Introduction to full film lubrication   TOP
E8.1 Design of a contra-rotating propeller shaft bearings.
    Chapter 9: Hydrodynamic lubricated bearings and sliders    
E9.1 Design of a plane slider bearing (Michell-bearing). MathCad
E9.2a Design of a hydrodynamic journal bearing. MathCad
E9.2b Journal bearing with optimized film thickness. MathCad
E9.2c Journal bearing with minimized friction. MathCad
E9.3 Design of a spiral groove journal bearing. MathCad
E9.4a Design of a spiral groove thrust bearing. MathCad
E9.4b Design of a spiral groove thrust bearing. MathCad
E9.5 Design of a herringbone spiral groove thrust bearing. MathCad
 9.2 Ocvirk solution MathCad
    Chapter 10: Squeeze-film damping and dynamic response   TOP
E10.1 Maximum impact loading of a journal bearing
E10.2 Dynamically loaded Michell pad (impulse method) MathCad
E10.3 Dynamic response of a journal bearing
E10.4 Impulse method
E10.5 Mobility method (matlab file available at request)
E10.6 Impedance method  (matlab file available at request)
    Chapter 11: Dynamic sealing systems   TOP
E11.1 Mechanical seal properties MathCad
E11.2 Analysis of internal friction in a pneumatic cylinder
E11.3 Design of a dynamic O-ring piston seal assembly
    Chapter 12: EHL Rolling and traction mechanisms   TOP
E12.1 Analysis of lubrication regimes in wire drawing.
E12.2 Analysis of lubrication regimes in sheet-metal-rolling.
E12.3 Analysis of lubrication regimes in deep-groove ball bearings.
E12.4 Traction drive mechanisms, EHL-line contact.
E12.5 Traction drive mechanisms, EHL-point contact.
    Chapter 13: Hydrostatic bearings   TOP
E13.1 Design of a hydrostatic thrust bearing with shallow pocket MathCad
E13.2 Design of a hydrostatic thrust bearing with tapered pocket MathCad
E13.3 Design of a hydrostatic thrust bearing with capillary restrictor MathCad
E13.4 Design of a hydrostatic thrust bearing with orifice restrictor MathCad
E13.5 Design of a 4-recess journal bearing with capillary restrictor
E13.6 Design of a 4-recess journal bearing with orifice restrictor
E13.7 Design of a partial grooved hydrostatic journal bearing MathCad
    Chapter 14: Aerostatic bearings   TOP
E14.1 Design of an aerostatic thrust bearing with shallow pocket MathCad
E14.2 Design of an aerostatic thrust bearing with partial grooved surface MathCad
E14.3 Design of an aerostatic thrust bearing with tapered pocket MathCad
E14.4 Design of an aerostatic thrust bearing with orifice restrictor MathCad
E14.5 Design of an aerostatic thrust bearing with  porous restrictor MathCad
E14.6 Design of an aerostatic journal bearing with partial porous surface MathCad
E14.7 Design of an aerostatic journal bearing with two porous ring restrictors MathCad
E14.8 Design of a pneumatic cylinder with aerostatic piston bearing
E14.9 Design of a pneumatic cylinder with partial grooved piston bearing MathCad
P14.3 Gas viscosity versus temperature calculator MathCad
    Conversion   TOP
Temperatures, Celsius, Kelvin, Fahrenheit.
Shaft speed, rpm, revs, m/s, rad/s
Hardness, Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell ...
SI Unit converter, viscosity, power, force ... MathCad
    Errata   TOP
Errata listing for the first edition of the book.
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