A bearing assembly includes 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.