Introduction to Tribology [Hardcover]

Coverage of critical cutting-edge topics including MEMS, nanotribology and magnetic surface storage technologies.
* Integrates the knowledge of tribology from mechanical engineering, mechanics, and materials science points of view.
* Covers both the underlying theory and the current applications of tribology to industry.Foreword.

Preface.

1 Introduction.

1.1 De.nition and History of Tribology.

1.2 Industrial Signi.cance of Tribology.

1.3 Origins and Signi.cance of Micro/Nanotribology.

1.4 Organization of the Book.

References.

2 Solid Surface Characterization.

2.1 The Nature of Surfaces.

2.2 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Surface Layers.

2.3 Analysis of Surface Roughness.

2.4 Measurement of Surface Roughness.

2.5 Closure.

References.

Suggested Reading.

3 Contact between Solid Surfaces.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Analysis of the Contacts.

3.3 Measurement of the Real Area of Contact.

3.4 Closure.

References.

Suggested Reading.

4 Adhesion.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Solid-Solid Contact.

4.3 Liquid-Mediated Contact.

4.4 Closure.

References.

Suggested Reading.

5 Friction.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Solid-Solid Contact.

5.3 Liquid-Mediated Contact.&lló8