Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology
Author:
Kenneth C Ludema
Brief Synopsis:
Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology, First Edition
Long Synopsis:
The first edition of a bestseller, this book introduces tribology in a way that builds students' knowledge and understanding.
It includes expanded information on topics such as surface characterization as well as recent advances in the field.
The book provides additional descriptions of common testing methods, including diagrams and surface texturing for enhanced lubrication, and more information on rolling element bearings.
It also explores surface profile characterization and elastic plastic contact mechanics including wavy surface contact, rough surface contact models, friction and wear plowing models, and thermodynamic analysis of friction.
Book Format
Hardcover
Book Quality:
Used - Like New
Book Size:
272 Pages
ISBN-13:
978-0849326851
ISBN-10:
0849326851
Publisher:
CRC Press
Date of Publication:
Apr 15, 1996
Copyright Date:
1996
Copyrighted By:
CRC Press, Inc.
Language:
English US
Categories:
Educational Materials - Tribology
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 - The State of Knowledge in Tribology
Chapter 2 - Strength and Deformation Properties of Solids
Chapter 3 - Adhesion and Cohesion Properties of Solids
Chapter 4 - Solid Surfaces
Chapter 5 - Contact of Nonconforming Surfaces
Chapter 6 - Overview of Friction
Chapter 7 - Overview of Lubrication
Chapter 8 - Wear
Chapter 9 - Lubrication - Sliding
Chapter 10 - Equations for Friction and Wear
Chapter 11 - Designing for Wear Life and Frictional Performance
Chapter 12 - Diagnosing Tribological Problems
Chapter 13 - Coatings
Chapter 14 - Bearings
Overview
The result of Kenneth C Ludema's 35 years of teaching and research, Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology presents a broad view of the many aspects of tribology.
All major aspects of this discipline are included, from mechanical to materials to chemical to mechanics.
Ludema's key research areas - marginally lubricated wear and friction - will be of special interest to readers who would like to find reliable and useful data on friction and wear rates.
Written primarily as a text/reference, this informative volume describes how to solve design problems in friction and wear.
By applying close and informed observation of presently operating tribological systems, along with careful design of simulative tests, readers can develop their own conclusions of tribological results.
This book is intended to bring everyone solving problems in friction and wear to the same understanding of what is (and what is not) involved in this exciting field.
Seniors and graduate students, as well as practicing engineers employed in a wide range of industries will find this book to be an essential and practical resource.
Review
"This book is the 'final' form of a set of course notes I have used since 1964. Hundreds of students and practicing engineers have helped me over the years to gain my present perspective on the complicated and fascinating field of tribology. I hope you will find this book useful." -
Kenneth C Ludema
This text is a well-balanced treatment of the very complex topic of tribology.
It is very difficult to cover the subject as so many disciplines are involved and so much expertise is required.
Dr. Ludema has done an excellent job of pulling the many views of friction and wear together in one non-threatening book.
Although the text is a bit light on chemistry, the author definitely conveys the importance of the science to tribology.
The section on friction and wear testing should be required reading for all new tribologists and lubrication engineers. -
K. Helmetag
