MEC411   Tribology of Machine Elements   (10 credits)

Description

This module will provide students with an understanding of the tribological concepts behind a variety of standard machine element contacts, such as bearings, gears, cams, and constant velocity joints. It includes the analytical tools and techniques to determine the performance of these machine elements, in terms of friction, wear, and lubrication, and make recommendations with regards to potential design improvements. This includes techniques to estimate contact area and stresses, friction, material losses through wear, and lubricant films in the hydrodynamic and elasto-hydrodynamic regimes.

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