Fluids Analysis Guide

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1. Introduction

2. Elements for Modeling Thin Films

3. Squeeze Film Analysis

3.1. Static Analysis Overview
3.2. Harmonic Analysis Overview
3.3. Transient Response Analysis Overview
3.4. Flow Regime Considerations
3.5. Modeling and Meshing Considerations
3.6. Analysis Settings and Options
3.7. Loads and Solution
3.8. Review Results
3.9. Sample Harmonic Analysis
3.10. Simplified Transient Analysis
3.11. Complex Transient Analysis

4. Modal Projection Method for Squeeze Film Analysis

4.1. Modal Projection Method Overview

4.2. Steps in Computing the Damping Parameter Using the Modal Projection Technique

4.2.1. Modeling and Meshing
4.2.2. Perform Modal Analysis
4.2.3. Extracting Eigenvectors
4.2.4. Performing a Harmonic Analysis and Extracting Damping Parameters

4.3. Example Problem Using the Modal Projection Method

4.4. Damping Extraction for Large Signal Cases

5. Slide Film Damping

5.1. Slide Film Damping Example