ABSTRACT
The term short journal bearing refers to a bearing of a short length, L, in
comparison to the diameter, D, ðL DÞ. The bearing geometry and coordinates are shown in Fig. 7-1. Short bearings are widely used and perform successfully in
various machines, particularly in automotive engines. Although the load capacity,
per unit length, of a short bearing is lower than that of a long bearing, it has the
following important advantages.
