A comparative study is presented for the finite element analysis of a dynamically loaded journal bearing showing the improvement in solution accuracy and decrease in computer time achieved when using eight-node quadilateral, rather than three-node triangular, elements. Results are presented for medium size diesel engine big end bearings using a wide variety of mesh gradings.
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