The present invention discloses a bearing assembly capable of assuring
mechanical strength and reducing a friction coefficient and stress
concentration, and a method for manufacturing the same. The present
invention comprises a spherical journal and a hemispherical bearing that
is made of a fiber reinforced composite and has a bearing surface for
establishing a spherical pair with the spherical journal. The fiber
reinforced composite can be constructed by arranging a uni-directional
prepreg, woven fiber prepregs and staple-fiber prepregs in a variety of
configurations, and thermoplastic resin particles or self-lubrication
particles are uniformly provided on the bearing surface. It is possible
to alleviate stress concentration generated on the bearing surface by
forming a plurality of air channels capable of imparting directivity on
an outer surface of the hemispherical bearing.