Question 8.11: A cylindrical journal bearing supports a load directed verti...

A cylindrical journal bearing supports a load directed vertically upwards, with the shaft rotating clockwise. Sketch the position of the shaft centre with respect to that of the bearing (hole), if no cavitation is present. Give explanation. No equations are required.

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In this case, the pressure distribution is symmetric, as shown in (Fig 8.21), where \theta is measured in the direction of the rotation of the shaft from the position of maximum clearance. Thus, as shown, the shaft centre is to the right of the bearing centre, and the line of centres is horizontal.

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