Tribology

Lecture Notes

LEC #	TOPICS
1	Introduction to Tribology (PDF - 2.0 MB)
2	Introduction to Tribology (cont.) (PDF - 2.0 MB)
3	Chemical and Physical State of the Solid Surface (PDF)
4	Friction (PDF - 1.1 MB)
5	Lab: Friction Measurement
6	Analysis of Large Plastic Deformation of Elasto-plastic Solids (PDF)
7	Introduction to Wear (PDF)
8	Response of Materials to Surface Traction (PDF)
9	Wear Mechanisms (PDF - 1.9 MB)
10	Exam 1
11	Boundary Lubrication
12	Boundary Lubrication (cont.)
13	Hydrodynamic Lubrication
14	Design of Pin Joints and Electrical Connectors
15	Design of Cutting Tools
16	Introduction to Axiomatic Design (PDF)
17	Design of Low Friction Surfaces (PDF)
18	Design of Seals (PDF)
19	Friction and Wear of Polymers and Composites (PDF - 1.1 MB)
20	Solution Wear (PDF)
21	Temperature Distribution (PDF)
22	Erosive Wear (PDF)
23	Exam 2
24	Nano and Micro-tribology
25	Term Paper Presentations