Introduction to Friction and Wear, History of Tribology. Elastic Contacts: Elasticity Equations, Hertzian Contacts, Integral Equation Methods. Plasticity: Yield Criteria, Hardness Testing, Shakedown Criteria. Surface Topography: Statistical Characterization, Rough Surface Contact. Friction: Friction Laws, Frictional Contact and Fretting, Frictional Heating. Wear: Wear Models/Maps, Experimental Characterization of Wear. Lubrication: Reynolds Equation, Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication.
- Teacher: mhsn Murthy H S N