Fundamental Research on Tribology.
Abstract
Final report of a three-year project pertaining to fundamental research on tribology. Topics investigated by an interdisciplinary team were: surface mechanics--smooth surfaces; surface mechanics--nonsmooth surfaces; observations of surface deformation and deterioration during sliding; the role of particulates on rolling contact lubrication in the mixed film regime; surface analysis by infrared emission microspectroscopy, laser speckle interferometry and phased-locked interference microscopy; foaming of lubricants due to additives/contaminants; surface reaction kinetics related to wear processes; transport processes in the contact line region; viscoelastic properties of low molecular weight polystyrene solutions; thermal effects in lubricating fluid film; coupled heating and distortion of hydrodynamic films; wear characteristics of composites; wear characteristics of water-lubricated Al203 metal sliding couples; fluid motion about a translating particles in a slider bearing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA125751
Entities
People
- Frederick F. Ling
Organizations
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute