Introduction to TribologyWiley, 2002 - 732 pages Coverage of critical cutting-edge topics including MEMS, nanotribology and magnetic surface storage technologies. * Integrates the knowledge of tribology from mechanical engineering, mechanics, and materials science points of view. * Covers both the underlying theory and the current applications of tribology to industry. |
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Wear | 7 |
Solid Surface Characterization | 9 |
Contact between Solid Surfaces | 99 |
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abrasive adhesion adhesive force adsorbed analysis applied area of contact ASME asperity contact atomic force microscope atoms bearing Bhushan bonds boundary lubrication cantilever ceramics chemical coefficient of friction constant contact area contact pressure disk effect elastic equation film thickness fluid friction and wear friction force function Gaussian graphite hardness humidity increase indentation interaction interface kinetic friction kurtosis layer liquid film low friction Magnetic material maximum measured mechanical meniscus meniscus force metals microscope molecular molecules normal load occurs optical oxide parameters physisorption plane plastic deformation polymers properties radius real area relative result rough surfaces sample scan Schematic shear stress shown in Fig silicon sliding velocity slip smooth solid surfaces static friction steel stick-slip stylus substrate surface energy surface height surface roughness Tabor technique temperature rise thin films tion Tribology typically viscosity von Mises stress wavelength wear rate