Non-dimensional parameters used in the presentation of theories of elastohydrodynamic lubrication are here judged by the extent to which they can be given an acceptable physical meaning. A suitable basis for this is provided by considering the sequence of events as the load is increased.
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J. F. Archard (1968) studied this question.
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