Advanced Tribology (446-0-1)
Instructors
Qian Wang
847/467-7510
Technological Institute, Rm B290, 2145 Sheridan Rd, EV CAMPUS
Meeting Info
Technological Institute L170: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
Generalized Reynolds equation; thermal, turbulent, inertia, fluid compressibility, and surface roughness effects in sliding bearings; fatigue, scuffing, and wear in elastohydrodynamic contact; plastohydrodynamic lubrication in metal rolling, extrusion, and forging.
What It's About
Advanced Tribology is a cross-disciplinary course on the basic principles of the science and engineering of tribology. The course focuses on theories of friction, wear, contact and lubrication, approaches to model basic tribological elements/systems, and methods to simulate tribological processes.
It Includes
Learning how to describe friction and wear
Understanding theories of contact and lubrication
Studying the approaches and methods for modeling and simulation
The approach of the course is to integrate theories with student research. Research projects that combine the course contents with student expertise will be assigned.
Lectures
Fundamentals of lubrication
Engineering surface analysis
Contact of engineering surfaces
Lubrication problemsd
Failure in tribological interfaces
Micro-nanoscope understanding of tribological interfaces
Registration Requirements
Who Takes It
Surface failure due to rubbing is a critical problem that affects the life and reliability of modern machinery. The knowledge of surface interaction is essential to mechanical and material designs. This course is usually taken by students from Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Material Sciences.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Reference books:
Tribology, Principles and Design Applications, by Arnell et al., Palgrave 1991, ISBN 978-0333458686.
Principles and Applications of Tribology, by B. Bhushan, Wiley 2013, ISBN 978-1119944546.
Tribology Handbook, by B. Bhushan
Fluid Film Lubrication, By B. Hamrock