Bearing Performance Parameters Research Articles

Determination of Performance Characteristics of Hydrostatic Bearing Systems that Support a Rigid Body

An analysis of a system of hydrostatic bearings used to support a rigid structure subjected to either specified loads or movements is described, and results of sample problems are shown. The governing equations are developed, considering generalized system supply circuitry and arbitrary selection of fixed type compensating elements for each bearing. The equations have been programmed for solution on a high-speed digital computer. The methods of solution and conceptual flow chart of the program are described. From specified loads (or alternatively displacements) of a point on the body chosen as the origin, individual bearing performance parameters, resultant body displacements (or alternatively loads), and the hydraulic system parameters are determined.