An experimental investigation is reported in which a stepped and shrouded thrust pad was formed from an initially plane pad face by elastic deflection caused by pressures generated hydrodynamically in the oil film. The pad shape was optimized experimentally and it produced thicker films than a comparable tilting pad bearing but with higher frictional resistance. Pressure and film thickness contours were investigated and plotted. A comparison is made with stepped pad bearing results. This paper is based on sections of a thesis presented in 1966 for the degree of Ph.D., University of London.
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