A journal under constant external loading will, when released from a position different from its equilibrium position, execute a damped vibration motion, since the journal mass, together with the non-linear damping and elastic fluid forces, will constitute a vibrating system. The journal centre locus is calculated for various journal masses and starting positions.
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