Calendar

LEC # TOPICS LECTURERS KEY DATES
1 Introduction to Tribology Suh
2 Introduction to Tribology (cont.) Suh
3 Chemical and Physical State of the Solid Surface Suh
4 Friction Suh
5 Lab: Friction Measurement Saka
6 Analysis of Large Plastic Deformation of Elasto-plastic Solids Suh Homework 1 due
7 Introduction to Wear Suh
8 Response of Materials to Surface Traction Suh
9 Wear Mechanisms Suh Homework 2 due
10 Exam 1
11 Boundary Lubrication Saka
12 Boundary Lubrication (cont.) Saka
13 Hydrodynamic Lubrication Saka Homework 3 due
14 Design of Pin Joints and Electrical Connectors Saka
15 Design of Cutting Tools Saka
16 Introduction to Axiomatic Design Suh
17 Design of Low Friction Surfaces Suh Homework 4 due
18 Design of Seals Suh
19 Friction and Wear of Polymers and Composites Suh
20 Solution Wear Suh
21 Temperature Distribution Suh Homework 5 due

Homework 6 due
22 Erosive Wear Suh
23 Exam 2 Homework 7 due
24 Nano and Micro-tribology Saka Term papers due
25 Term Paper Presentations