Fourier analysis of a single transverse ridge passing through an elastohydrodynamically lubricated rolling contact: A comparison with experiment

Abstract An image analysis technique is employed to measure lubricant film thickness fluctuations introduced by a single flat-top transverse ridge passing under pure rolling conditions through an elastohydrodynamically lubricated contact. The experimental observations are compared with the film thickness profiles predicted by the discrete Fourier transform method for real surface roughness given by Morales-Espejel et al. in 2000. The results show that the theoretical approach adequately predicts the overall film thickness, thus giving credence to its potential practical application. On a local scale, however, important differences are seen regarding the deformed shape of the feature.

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