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Physics of Contact and Adhesion with application to biological systems - ICTP Colloquium

30.08.2019 tribonet 202 Views

A talk by Professor Bo Persson on contact mechanics and adhesion in biological systems. Abstract: One of the weakest forces in nature is the van der Waals interaction which acts between all atoms and solids. […]

Slow-Moving Earthquakes

03.02.2020 1,777 Views

The scientific theory of plate tectonics (a word derived from the Greek word tectonicus which means ‘pertains to building’) describes the large-scale motion of the seven or eight major plates (the number depends on how [...]
Modeling Ice Friction

13.05.2019 614 Views

Glaciers and Ice Friction Glaciers are comprised of snow accumulated over many years and compressed into large ice masses. Formed when snow remains in a location long enough to form ice, glaciers are unique in [...]
20th International Sealing Conference Review

15.10.2018 720 Views

This week the 20th edition of the biannual International Sealing Conference (ISC) took place in Stuttgart. Around 200 assistants showed up to the 2-days sealing conference. Well-known companies such as Bosch, SKF, Trelleborg, Parker, Shell, [...]
Vacuum Has Friction and Soon It Will be Measured

10.02.2020 10,996 Views

A team of physicists at Purdue University has created the fastest spinning object ever made, taking them much closer to being able to measure the mysterious friction forces inside vacuum. This object is a small [...]
Antiwear tribofilm growth - AFM study

14.03.2016 271 Views

In a wide range of tribological components, the lubricant is not capable of separating the surfaces and areas of metal-to-metal contact occurs. However, the metal-to-metal contact area can be minimized by the action of additives, [...]