Engineering tribology

Engineering Tribology, 4th Edition is an established introductory reference focusing on the key concepts and engineering implications of tribology. Taking an interdisciplinary view, the book brings together the relevant knowledge from different fields needed to achieve effective analysis and control of friction and wear. Updated to cover recent advances in tribology, this new edition includes new sections on ionic and mesogenic lubricants, surface texturing, and multiscale characterization of 3D surfaces and coatings. Current trends in nanotribology are discussed, such as those relating to lubricants, coatings and composites, and geotribology is introduced. Suitable as an introductory text, a refresher or an on-the-job reference, Engineering Tribology, 4th Edition is intended for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students in mechanical engineering as well as professional engineers. It is also relevant to those working in materials engineering, applied chemistry, physics and bioengineering. Offers a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of wear, lubrication and friction in an accessible manner designed to aid novice engineers, non-specialists and students Provides a reader-friendly approach to the subject using illustrations to break down the typically complex problems associated with tribology Includes end-of-chapter problems to test understanding, with solutions provided "This book provides a valuable insight into an important yet obscure subject where there are few available guides. The reader is first introduced to the fundamental concept of tribology. This concept is then used to show how the various topics in tribology are interrelated to form one coherent subject. Illustrations are widely used throughout the book to assist readers in grasping the fundamental tribological concepts. Mechanisms of wear, friction and lubrication are comprehensively described in an accessible manner that is designed to be helpful to non-specialists. The control of wear is given extensive treatment with a thorough discussion of lubricant additives, solid lubricants and surface coatings. The effectiveness of coatings in suppressing specific forms of wear is described together with the methods of coating deposition. More than 1000 references are provided to give the reader access to more specialized information if required. The numerical analysis of hydrodynamic lubrication is supported by a number of computer programs, written in Matlab, which enable the readers to quantitatively analyze lubrication problems. A careful study of the book will not only enable the readers to understand what tribology is, but also to comprehend how it can be applied to solve problems of mechanical failure, reduce maintenance costs and lower the energy consumption."--BOOK JACKET. Front Cover......Page 1 Half Title......Page 2 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Dedication......Page 6 Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 28 Acknowledgements......Page 30 1.Introduction......Page 32 2.Physical Properties of Lubricants......Page 42 3.Lubricants and Their Composition......Page 82 4.Hydrodynamic Lubrication......Page 136 5.Computational Hydrodynamics......Page 242 6.Hydrostatic Lubrication......Page 298 7.Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication......Page 324 8.Boundary and Extreme Pressure Lubrication......Page 402 9.Solid lubrication and Surface Treatments......Page 460 10.Fundamentals of Contact Between Solids......Page 506 11.Abrasive, Erosive and Cavitation Wear......Page 556 12.Adhesion and Adhesive Wear......Page 608 13.Corrosive and Oxidative Wear......Page 628 14.Fatigue Wear......Page 652 15.Fretting and Minor Wear Mechanisms......Page 678 16.Wear of Non-Metallic Materials......Page 710 17.Future Directions in Tribology......Page 766 Appendix......Page 782 Index......Page 854 An introductory reference focusing on the key concepts and engineering implications of tribology, the book brings together the relevant knowledge from different fields needed to achieve effective analysis and control of friction and wear. Updated to cover recent advances in tribology, this new edition includes new sections on ionic and mesogenic lubricants, surface texturing, and multiscale characterization of 3D surfaces and coatings. Current trends in nanotribology are discussed, such as those relating to lubricants, coatings and composites, and geotribology is introduced. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of wear, lubrication and friction in an accessible manner designed to aid novice engineers, non-specialists and students; Provides a reader-friendly approach to the subject using illustrations to break down the typically complex problems associated with tribology; and includes end-of-chapter problems to test understanding, with solutions provided Engineering Tribology, Fourth Edition (2014) 883pp 978-0-12-397047-3 Front Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Preface 28 Acknowledgements 30 1.Introduction 32 2.Physical Properties of Lubricants 42 3.Lubricants and Their Composition 82 4.Hydrodynamic Lubrication 136 5.Computational Hydrodynamics 242 6.Hydrostatic Lubrication 298 7.Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication 324 8.Boundary and Extreme Pressure Lubrication 402 9.Solid lubrication and Surface Treatments 460 10.Fundamentals of Contact Between Solids 506 11.Abrasive, Erosive and Cavitation Wear 556 12.Adhesion and Adhesive Wear 608 13.Corrosive and Oxidative Wear 628 14.Fatigue Wear 652 15.Fretting and Minor Wear Mechanisms 678 16.Wear of Non-Metallic Materials 710 17.Future Directions in Tribology 766 Appendix 782 Index 854