This application-oriented book introduces the associations between contact mechanics and friction and with it offers a deeper understanding of tribology. It deals with the associated phenomena of contact, adhesion, capillary forces, friction, lubrication, and wear from one consistent viewpoint. The author goes into (1) methods of rough estimation of tribological quantities, (2) methods for analytical calculations which attempt to minimize the necessary complexity, (3) the crossover into numerical simulation methods. With these methods the author conveys a consistent view of tribological processes in various scales of magnitude (from nanotribology to earthquake research).
Also, system dynamic aspects of tribological systems, such as squeal and its suppression as well as other types of instabilities and spatial patterns are investigated.
This book contains problems and worked solutions for individual chapters in which the reader can apply the theory to practical situations and deepen the understanding of the material.
Contact Mechanics and Friction
Valentin L. Popov
Contact Mechanics and Friction Physical Principles and Applications
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Professor Dr. Valentin L. Popov Berlin University of Technology Institute of Mechanics Strasse des 17.Juni 135 10623 Berlin Germany
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ISBN 978-3-642-10802-0 e-ISBN 978-3-642-10803-7 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-10803-7 Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2010921669 c Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of i