Aristide Massardo

1. Introduction The distinct behavior of rotordynamic components may strongly affect the performance of a mechanical system and, more specifically, of a rotor-bearing assembly. As a consequence, the dynamic response of the machine may become more complex and less predictable by means of theoretical and numerical classical models, as in the case of rotors supported by aerodynamic bearings [1,2].

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