Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Viscoelastic Machine Elements, which encompass elastomeric elements (rubber-like components), fluidic elements (lubricating squeeze films) and their combinations, are used for absorbing vibration, reducing friction and improving energy use. Examplesinclude pneumatic tyres, oil and lip seals, compliant bearings and races, and thin films. This book sets out to show that these elements can be incorporated in machine analysis, just as in the case of conventional elements (e.g. gears, cogs, chaindrives, bearings). This is achieved by introducing elementary theory and models, by describing new and established experimental techniques for determining viscoelastic properties, and finally by working through actual examples. 'This very reasonablypriced book is full of valuable information not readily available from other sources on a subject which is the eminent author's speciality.' - Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, April 1995

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Include: Preface
• Design methodology
• Fundamentals of viscoelasticity
• Elastomeric machine elements
• Fluidic machine elements
• Elasto-fluidic combination elements
• Elastohydrodynamic interactions
• New measurement techniques
• Appendix
• References
• Bibliography
• Index

Reviews provided by Syndetics

CHOICE Review

This well-written work by an expert in tribology deals with the behavior of viscoelastic materials, like elastometric solids and fluidic squeeze-films, as machine elements for energy dissipation and wear inhibition. Chapter 1 gives a detailed discussion of the design process and appears to be disconnected from the rest of the book. The basics of viscoelasticity are presented in Chapter 2; Chapters 3 through 6 treat the theories of viscous elastometric and fluidic machine elements individually and in combination. Chapter 6 presents the hydrodynamic interaction between rigid surfaces undergoing vibration and the viscoelastic machine elements. The last chapter discusses classification and dynamic performance of viscoelastic materials utilizing flexible laboratory concepts and advanced measurement techniques. There are 12 useful numerical examples in the book sprinkled throughout Chapters 3 through 6. The illustrations are of good quality; the list of references and bibliography is short but adequate; and the index is exhaustive. A good reference for graduate students, practicing engineers, and researchers in tribology. P. K. Basu; Vanderbilt University