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Contact Pressure For Rough Surfaces: A Tutorial

08.11.2017 tribonet 6,087 Views

In this article, a calculation of contact pressure in a rough contact is discussed. The calculation is done using a Tribology Simulator software, which is available for download here (its free to use). The simulator […]

Graphene based solid lubricant reduces friction and wear

22.08.2017 2,126 Views

This composite image depicts the makeup and performance of a new non-liquid lubricant developed by researchers at Purdue University. (Purdue University image/ Abdullah A. Alazemi) Download image. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Researchers have created a [...]
Controlling Wettability and Liquid Repellence on Material Surfaces

24.02.2020 639 Views

Industries around the world would welcome new, improved engineered surfaces that included reversibly switching interfacial properties, including the ability to repel liquids and wettability. Wettability is the ability of a liquid to maintain contact with [...]
Modern Version of Damascus Steels Produced by Additive Manufacturing

05.10.2020 544 Views

Damascus steel is a famous type of steel, which was easily recognized by the wavy or watery alternating dark and light pattern on the metal. The pattern often looked like flowing water, a ladder pattern, [...]
Regenerative Brakes and Tribology

01.07.2019 1,024 Views

Brakes are essential components in today’s mobile society. Today, most vehicles incorporate a combination of frictional and regenerative brakes. Frictional Brakes Frictional brakes are typically hydraulic, utilizing hydraulic fluid take the pressure from the brake [...]
Simulations explain why the ice is so slippery

21.05.2018 838 Views

Everybody knows that sliding on ice or snow, is much easier than sliding on most other surfaces. But why is the ice surface slippery? This question has engaged scientists for more than a century and [...]