Finite Element Modeling Of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Problems

Finite Element Modelling of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Problems comprehensively covers the state-of-the-art technology in modelling of elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) problems. It provides a general finite element method framework for dealing with multi-physical problems of complex nature and is accompanied by a website hosting source codes.

This book begins with an introduction to EHL, before describing the physics involved and the corresponding equations. The main focus of the book is the finite element method (FEM) modellingof EHL problems. Standard FEM modelling is described before more advanced techniques are covered which allow significant reduction in computational times. Finally the book covers applications which show how the developed methodology could be used to accurately predict the performance of EHL contacts in terms of lubricant film thickness and friction coefficients under different configurations (coated and uncoated surfaces, line / circular and elliptic contacts).