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Elmer: An Open Source Finite Elements Software

29.06.2017 F. Xavier Borras

There are nowadays some Open Source Finite Elements packages available online, just to cite some: Calculix, Salome-Meca (with Code Aster), Z88 Aurora, Elmer, etc. The gap between the paid software (Ansys, Comsol, Abaqus, LS-DYNA,…) and the open source packages is still big, […]

A very simple estimate of adhesion with rough surfaces based on a bearing area model

19.02.2018

Here we present an abstract to the paper addressing a simplified model for adhesion between hard rough solids. Abstract In the present note, we suggest a single-line equation estimate for adhesion between elastic (hard) rough [...]
Controlling friction of graphene

02.02.2017

Graphene, a wonder just one atom thick material, shows incredible wear-resistance and super low friction levels. This behavior is ascribed to its low inter-layer shear properties and high normal load carrying capabilities. However, in many [...]
Renewable Oils Developed by Scientists to Use in Lubricants

20.05.2019

Lubricants are used virtually in most machines. The refrigerator compressors, plane thrusters, engine gears, and wind turbines all depend on lubricants to work properly. There is a countless number of crucial agricultural equipment, transportation vessels, [...]
Tribology Inspired from Nature

26.09.2023

Table of Contents IntroductionImportant Progress in the field of Biomimetics [1]:ConclusionReference Introduction Biomimetic tribology entails the seamless integration of tribology with life science, aiming to leverage insights from biological systems to understand and enhance the [...]
Radiation Can Slow Corrosion

26.10.2020

Radiation is well known to cause an increase of corrosion in the materials it comes into contact with. The increase in the corrosion rate leads to machines and equipment becoming inefficient more quickly, and components [...]