Pressure evaluation in highly porous medium hydrodynamic bearings

Abstract

This paper presents an experimental investigation into lift generation during the tangential motion of an inclined surface over a compressible porous layer, focusing on an exceptionally slow sliding speed, a condition that has not been considered in previous studies. Specifically, we validated Pascovici's one-dimensional lubrication model for an inclined slider under the above condition. Additionally, we explore the use of woven fibrous material for soft porous lubrication, broadening the range of media for future studies.