Generalized Non-Linear Isotropic Bearings

Two types of the generalized non-linear isotropic bearing are provided in this bearing option. This option replaces the previous version for the rolling element bearing with clearance. The journal motion is shown below:

Two types of equations are provided for the radial force and they are:

Case 1: Continuous Force-Displacement Curve

Note that r_o can be zero if no gap or deadband exists.

Case 2: Piecewise linear curves

where k_i is the slope from r_i to r_i+1

and so on.

A linear rolling element bearing with clearance (deadband) can also be modeled in this case.

See also Bearings.

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