Wiki Tag: coefficient of friction

Reciprocating contacts are common in many engineering applications, e.g., hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, crank-slider mechanisms (piston rings-cylinder), fretting vibrations, cyclic stresses, etc. The coefficient of friction in a reciprocating contact is usually detrimental when designing the component […]

What is a Friction Coefficient? Friction is a force resisting relative motion and may occur at the interface between the bodies, but may also occur within the bodies. The concept of friction coefficient was first […]