Tribology
Master
In Maynard (USA)
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Master
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Maynard (USA)
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This course addresses the design of tribological systems: the interfaces between two or more bodies in relative motion. Fundamental topics include: geometric, chemical, and physical characterization of surfaces; friction and wear mechanisms for metals, polymers, and ceramics, including abrasive wear, delamination theory, tool wear, erosive wear, wear of polymers and composites; and boundary lubrication and solid-film lubrication. The course also considers the relationship between nano-tribology and macro-tribology, rolling contacts, tribological problems in magnetic recording and electrical contacts, and monitoring and diagnosis of friction and wear. Case studies are used to illustrate key points.
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- Systems
- Design
Course programme
Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session
Tribology deals with friction, wear, and lubrication. This course will approach tribology in terms of both the science of basic mechanisms, and the technologies of design, manufacture and maintenance.
Suh, N. P. Tribophysics. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1986. ISBN: 9780139309830.
———. Tribophysics and Design of Tribological Systems. (Manuscript)
There will be two 1 1/2 hour examinations.
A set of homework problems will be discussed in class approximately every two weeks.
Students are required to write a term paper on a subject of their choosing, once approved by the instructor.
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