Course Description

The study of friction, wear, lubrication, and the design of bearings from the consideration of engineering and materials science.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students must complete all requirements of undergraduate students plus an additional project or research paper at the discretion of the instructor.

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Athena Title

Introduction to Tribology

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Prerequisite

(MATH 2700 or MATH 2700E) and (MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E)

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Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite

MCHE 3310 or MCHE 3310E

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the concept of surface roughness and be able to quantify the roughness of a surface. • Quantify the effects of sliding and rolling friction. • Understand mechanisms of wear and quantify their effects. • Analyze and design various types of hydrodynamic bearings.

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Topical Outline

Course Topics • Surface topography • Hertzian contact • Friction • Wear • Hydrodynamic lubrication • Hydrostatic lubrication • Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication • Lubricants

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