PART I LUBRICATION THEORY
1 Properties of Lubricants
- 1.1 Lubrication States
- 1.2 Density of Lubricant
- 1.3 Viscosity of Lubricant
- 1.4 Non-Newtonian Behaviors
- 1.5 Wettability of Lubricants
- 1.6 Measurement and Conversion of Viscosity
- References
2 Basic Theories of Hydrodynamic Lubrication
- 2.1 Reynolds Equation
- 2.2 Hydrodynamic Lubrication
- 2.3 Elastic Contact Problems
- 2.4 Entrance Analysis of EHL
- 2.5 Grease Lubrication
- References
3 Numerical Methods of Lubrication Calculation
- 3.1 Numerical Methods of Lubrication
- 3.2 Numerical Solution of the Energy Equation
- 3.3 The Numerical Solution of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication
- 3.4 Multi-Grid Method for Solving EHL Problems
- References
4 Lubrication Design of Typical Mechanical Elements
- 4.1 Slider and Thrust Bearing
- 4.2 Journal Bearing
- 4.3 Hydrostatic Bearing
- 4.4 Squeeze Bearing
- 4.5 Dynamic Bearing
- 4.6 Gas Lubrication Bearings
- 4.7 Rolling Contact Bearing
- 4.8 Gear Lubrication
- 4.9 Cam Lubrication
- References
5 Special Fluid Medium Lubrication
- 5.1 Magnetic Hydrodynamic Lubrication
- 5.2 Micro-polar Hydrodynamic Lubrication
- 5.3 Liquid Crystal Lubrication
- 5.4 Electric Double Layer Effect in Water Lubrication
- References
6 Lubrication Transformation and Nanoscale Thin Film Lubrication
- 6.1 Transformations of Lubrication States
- 6.2 Thin Film Lubrication
- 6.3 Analysis of Thin Film Lubrication
- 6.4 Nano-Gas Film Lubrication
- References
7 Boundary Lubrication and Additives
- 7.1 Types of Boundary Lubrication
- 7.2 Theory of Boundary Lubrication
- 7.3 Lubricant Additives
- References
8 Lubrication Failure and Mixed Lubrication
- 8.1 Roughness and Viscoelastic Material Effects on Lubrication
- 8.2 Influence of Limit Shear Stress on Lubrication Failure
- 8.3 Influences of Temperature on Lubrication Failure
- 8.4 Mixed Lubrication
- References
PART II FRICTION AND WEAR
9 Surface Topography and Contact
9 Surface Topography and Contact
- 9.1 Parameters of Surface Topography
- 9.2 Statistical Parameters of Surface Topography
- 9.3 Structures and Properties of Surface
- 9.4 Rough Surface Contact
- References
10 Solid Friction and Control
- 10.1 Basic Characteristics of Friction
- 10.2 Macro-friction Theory
- 10.3 Micro-friction Theory
- 10.4 Sliding Friction
- 10.5 Rolling Friction
- 10.6 Special Friction and Friction Control
- References
11 Characteristics and Mechanisms of Wear
- 11.1 Classification of Wear
- 11.2 Abrasive Wear
- 11.3 Adhesive Wear
- 11.4 Fatigue Wear
- 11.5 Corrosive Wear
- References
12 Macro-wear Theory
- 12.1 Friction Material
- 12.2 Wear Process Curve
- 12.3 Surface Quality and Wear
- 12.4 Theory of Adhesion Wear
- 12.5 Theory of Energy Wear
- 12.6 Delamination Wear Theory and Fatigue Wear Theory
- 12.7 Wear Calculation
- References
13 Anti-Wear Design and Surface Coating
- 13.1 Selection of Lubricant and Additive
- 13.2 Matching Principles of Friction Materials
- 13.3 Surface Coating
- 13.4 Coating Performance Testing
- References
14 Tribological Experiments
- 14.1 Tribological Experimental Method and Device
- 14.2 Measurement of Wear Capacity
- 14.3 Analysis of Friction Surface Morphology
- 14.4 Wear State Detection
- 14.5 Wear Failure Analysis
- References
PART III APPLIED TRIBOLOGY
15 Micro-tribology
15 Micro-tribology
- 15.1 Micro-friction
- 15.2 Micro-contact and Micro-adhesion
- 15.3 Micro-Wear
- 15.4 Molecular Film and Boundary Lubrication
- References
16 Metal Forming Tribology
- 16.1 Mechanics Basis of Metal Forming
- 16.2 Forging Tribology
- 16.3 Drawing Tribology
- 16.4 Rolling Tribology
- References
17 Bio-Tribology
- 17.1 Mechanics Basis for Soft Biological Tissue
- 17.2 Characteristics of Joint Lubricating Fluid
- 17.3 Lubrication of Human and Animal Joints
- 17.4 Friction and Wear of Artificial Joint
- 17.5 Other Bio-Tribological Studies
- References
18 Space Tribology
- 18.1 Features of Space Agency and Space Tribology
- 18.2 Analysis of Performances of Space Tribology
- 18.3 Space Lubricating Properties
- References
Index
Professors Wen and Huang present current developments in tribology research along with tribology fundamentals and applications, including lubrication theory, lubrication design, friction mechanism, wear mechanism, friction control, and their applications.
In addition to classical tribology, Wen and Huang cover the research areas of the modern tribology, as well as the regularities and characteristics of tribological phenomena in practice. Furthermore, the authors present the basic theory, numerical analysis methods, and experimental measuring techniques of tribology as well as their applications in engineering.
Key Features
- Provides a systematic presentation of tribology fundamentals and their applications.
- Discusses the current states and development trends in tribology research.
- Applies the applications to modern day engineering.
- Computer programs available for download from the book’s companion site.
Principles of Tribology is aimed at postgraduates and senior-level undergraduates studying tribology, and can be used for courses covering theory and applications. Tribology professionals and students specializing in allied areas of mechanical engineering and materials science will also find the book to be a helpful reference or introduction to the topic.
Companion website for the book: http://www.wiley.com/go/wen/tribology.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 536 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118062892
- ISBN-13: 978-1118062890
- Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches
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