Fundamentals and Advances in Elastohydrodynamics: The Role of Ramsey Gohar

Abstract

This paper commemorates Ramsey Gohar by acknowledging his contributions to the fields of contact mechanics and elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) within the context of the developments of these subjects. A historical discourse is provided on elastohydrodynamics, from its inception in the 1940s to present. We demonstrate that Ramsey Gohar was not only a pioneer in the discoveries and fundamentals of the subject, but also led or contributed significantly to continual advances in the understanding of EHL and its diverse applications.

Keywords

• contact mechanics
• elastohydrodynamic lubrication
• ball and rolling element bearings
• Ramsey Gohar