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Readings will come from a set of assigned papers and from chapters in the course textbook.

Assigned Papers

These readings are assigned as examples of research publications in the field, and will be discussed in class.

Lim, S. C., and M. F. Ashby. "Wear-Mechanism Maps." Acta Metal 35, no. 1 (1987): 1-24.

Rha, J. J., S. C. Kwon, J. R. Cho, W. Yim Shon, and N. Saka. "Creation of Ultra-Low Friction and Wear Surfaces for Micro-Devices Using Carbon Films." (PDF)

Suh, N. P., and S. T. Oktay. "Wear Debris Formation and Agglomeration." Journal of Tribology 114 (April 1992): 379-393.

Textbook Readings

Amazon logo The readings in this table are from the course textbook: Suh, N. P. Tribophysics. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1986. ISBN: 9780139309830. Students also read sections of Prof. Suh's new book manuscript on tribology.

LEC #TOPICSreadings
1Introduction to TribologyChapter 1
2Introduction to Tribology (cont.)Chapter 1
3Chemical and Physical State of the Solid SurfaceChapter 2
4FrictionChapter 3
5Lab: Friction Measurement
6Analysis of Large Plastic Deformation of Elasto-plastic SolidsChapter 3, Appendix A
7Introduction to WearChapter 5
8Response of Materials to Surface TractionChapter 4
9Wear MechanismsChapter 5
10Exam 1
11Boundary Lubrication
12Boundary Lubrication (cont.)
13Hydrodynamic Lubrication
14Design of Pin Joints and Electrical Connectors
15Design of Cutting Tools
16Introduction to Axiomatic Design
17Design of Low Friction Surfaces
18Design of Seals
19Friction and Wear of Polymers and CompositesChapter 6, Chapter 9
20Solution WearChapter 8
21Temperature DistributionChapter 8, Appendix C
22Erosive WearSection 4.2, 7.4
23Exam 2
24Nano and Micro-tribology
25Term Paper Presentations

 








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