Examination of Stresses in Sleeve Bearing Backs

The foundation of any multi-layered sleeve bearing is its backing. Traditional analytical methods cannot account for the variation in design, manufacturing techniques, or assembly practices--all of which have a decided affect on bearing performance. For this reason, a practical method has been developed which employs various strain measuring techniques to provide for a more accurate description and analysis of the stress distribution in a sleeve bearing back and its influence on bearing performance.