Extreme Tribology : Fundamentals and Challenges (Paperback)

Introduction to TribologyIntroduction History of tribologyDevelopment and future challenges in tribologyKnowledge of Tribology: Education, Publications, and ResearchesTribo-material PropertiesIntroductionVolume propertiesSurface propertiesLubricant propertiesFrictionIntroductionContact of solid surfacesTheories of frictionLaws of sliding frictionLaws of rolling frictionFactors affecting friction and wear Friction measurements Frictional heatingContact surface temperatureMeasurements of contact temperatureWearIntroductionWear mechanismsWear-regime mapGeneration of wear debrisMeasurement of wear (Tribo-measurements)Lubricants and lubricationIntroductionTypes of lubricants Fluid film lubricationGas-lubricated bearingsSolid film lubrication Grease lubrication AdditivesTribology of Polymer and their CompositesIntroductionWear of polymersFriction of polymersSeverity parameter for friction and wear of polymersLubricationSliding mechanics of polymersWear and friction of polymer compositesTribology of Automotive Components Introduction Piston ringValvetrain mechanismCrankshaft bearing Clutches and brakesAutomotive lubricantsFriction and Wear in Extreme ConditionsIntroductionChallenges in tribologyFriction and wear under extreme loadsMicro/Nano-scale friction and wearFriction and wear at high temperaturesFriction and wear at low and cryogenic temperaturesFriction and wear at high speedsFriction and wear under vacuum conditionsWear in mining and mineral processingGeotribologyAbrasion of concrete paver blocksLubrication and Coating Challenges in Extreme ConditionsIntroductionLubrication challengesCoating challengesSurface treatment challengesSimulation and Modeling of Tribo-SystemsIntroductionEquations and modelsFinite element analysis (FEA) Dimensional analysisArtificial Neural Networks (ANNs)Failures in Tribo-SystemsIntroductionBearing failureGear failure Cam/follower failure Wheel/rail failureFailure of artificial joints