Wiki Tag: Analytical solution

Analytical Solution of Reynolds Equation: Grubin's Approximation

13.02.2017 tribonet

Derivation of famous analytical solution of EHL equations is presented here. In 1949, Grubin obtained a solution for so called elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) line contact problem with simplifications known as Grubin approximation. He was the […]

A Better Way to 3D Print Metallic Glass

25.10.2018

In the last several years, 3D printing with plastics has advanced rapidly. Now, a team of researchers have shown that it may soon be as easy and practical to use metals with 3D printing. Led [...]
'Space Fabric' Links Fashion and Engineering

11.07.2017

Raul Polit Casillas grew up around fabrics. His mother is a fashion designer in Spain, and, at a young age, he was intrigued by how materials are used for design. Now, as a systems engineer [...]
Impact of water on Grease film thickness in rolling point contacts

26.02.2017

In a rolling bearing, the load transmission is often accompanied by high contact stresses which may eventually lead to wear and/or fatigue. In order to ensure separation of moving parts leading to a long life, [...]
In Situ Generation of Graphene

25.07.2016

Graphene has unique properties and is being extensively used in various applications. It got a deserved attention in the field of tribology as well and was reported to lead to the states of superlubricity (see [...]
Serendipitous discovery may lead to eco-friendly lubricant

15.11.2018

Seed oil components of an ornamental flower could provide a direct pathway for designing a new class of environmentally friendly lubricants. Researchers at the School of Science at IUPUI identified the compound in the seed [...]