Following Part 1, this paper describes a method for solving the line contact problem in elastohydrodynamic lubrication. Using results derived in Part 1 together with the Reynolds lubrication equation and boundary conditions, an iterative scheme is designed so as to yield pressures, displacements and film thicknesses within a parabolic, lubricated contact. Converged numerical solutions are readily obtained over a parameter range which includes both isoviscous and weakly piezoviscous contacts.
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