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Tribology for Engineers

by J Paulo Davim

January 2011

Intermediate to advanced

320 pages

6h 28m

English

Woodhead Publishing

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Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Characteristics of surface layers1.3 Roughness parameters1.4 Statistical aspects1.5 Multiscale characterization of surface topography1.6 Surface roughness measurement1.7 Advanced techniques for surface topography evaluation1.8 Summary
Abstract:2.1 Friction2.2 Wear

Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Lubricants3.3 Regimes of lubrication3.4 Reynolds’ equation3.5 Applications of hydrodynamic lubrication theory3.6 Hydrodynamic lubrication of roughened surfaces3.7 Nomenclature3.8 Subscripts3.9 Acknowledgement
Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Experimental investigation4.3 Theoretical investigation4.4 Summary4.5 Note
Abstract:5.1 Friction in manufacturing5.2 Lubrication to control friction in manufacturing5.3 Solid lubrication5.4 Tribology of rolling5.5 Tribology of drawing5.6 Tribology of extrusion5.7 Tribology of forging5.8 Tribology of sheet metalworking5.9 Conclusions
Abstract:6.1 Bio-tribology6.2 Basic concepts of anatomy and physiology of hip and knee joints6.3 Brief history of hip and knee prostheses6.4 Biomaterials used in hip and knee prostheses6.5 Wear of biomaterials6.6 Wear evaluation6.7 Biological effects of wear6.8 Acknowledgements

Overview

Tribology for engineers discusses recent research and applications of principles of friction, wear and lubrication, and provides the fundamentals and advances in tribology for modern industry. The book examines tribology with special emphasis on surface topography, wear of materials and lubrication, and includes dedicated coverage on the fundamentals of micro and nanotribology. The book serves as a valuable reference for academics, tribology and materials researchers, mechanical, physics and materials engineers and professionals in related industries with tribology.

Edited and written by highly knowledgeable and well-respected researchers in the field
Examines recent research and applications of friction, wear and lubrication
Highlights advances and future trends in the industry