Beschreibung:
This bestseller adds more on surface characterization and recent advances in the field. It offers additional descriptions of common testing methods, including diagrams and surface texturing for enhanced lubrication, and more information on rolling element bearings. It explores surface profile characterization and elastic plastic contact mechanics.
The State of Knowledge in Tribology. Strength and Deformation Properties of Solids. Adhesion and Cohesion Properties of Solids: Adsorption to Solids. Solid Surfaces. Contact of Nonconforming Surfaces and Temperature Rise on Sliding Surfaces. Overview of Friction. Lubrication Overview - Physical Aspect. Lubrication Overview - Chemical Aspect. Wear. Equations for Friction and Wear. Designing for Wear Life and Frictional Performance: Wear Testing, Friction Testing, and Simulation. Diagnosing Tribological Problems. Characterization of Surfaces. Surface Engineering and Processes. Example of Tribological Systems. Index.