Introduction to Tribology
Introduction
History of tribology
Development and future challenges in tribology
Knowledge of Tribology: Education, Publications, and Researches
Tribo-material Properties
Introduction
Volume properties
Surface properties
Lubricant properties
Friction
Introduction
Contact of solid surfaces
Theories of friction
Laws of sliding friction
Laws of rolling friction
Factors affecting friction and wear
Friction measurements
Frictional heating
Contact surface temperature
Measurements of contact temperature
Wear
Introduction
Wear mechanisms
Wear-regime map
Generation of wear debris
Measurement of wear (Tribo-measurements)
Lubricants and lubrication
Introduction
Types of lubricants
Fluid film lubrication
Gas-lubricated bearings
Solid film lubrication
Grease lubrication
Additives
Tribology of Polymer and their Composites
Introduction
Wear of polymers
Friction of polymers
Severity parameter for friction and wear of polymers
Lubrication
Sliding mechanics of polymers
Wear and friction of polymer composites
Tribology of Automotive Components
Introduction
Piston ring
Valvetrain mechanism
Crankshaft bearing
Clutches and brakes
Automotive lubricants
Friction and Wear in Extreme Conditions
Introduction
Challenges in tribology
Friction and wear under extreme loads
Micro/Nano-scale friction and wear
Friction and wear at high temperatures
Friction and wear at low and cryogenic temperatures
Friction and wear at high speeds
Friction and wear under vacuum conditions
Wear in mining and mineral processing
Geotribology
Abrasion of concrete paver blocks
Lubrication and Coating Challenges in Extreme Conditions
Introduction
Lubrication challenges
Coating challenges
Surface treatment challenges
Simulation and Modeling of Tribo-Systems
Introduction
Equations and models
Finite element analysis (FEA)
Dimensional analysis
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)
Failures in Tribo-Systems
Introduction
Bearing failure
Gear failure
Cam/follower failure
Wheel/rail failure
Failure of artificial joints
Biography
Ahmed Abdelbary is a Chief Engineer and Tribology Consultant for the Egyptian Government. He earned a B.Sc. (Eng.) from the Military Technical College, Egypt, in 1994, and got his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in 2003 and 2011 respectively, from Alexandria University, Egypt. He is a full member of the Egyptian Society of Tribology, EGTRIB. His publications include a book titled Wear of Polymers and Composites (2014) and numerous research papers in reputed engineering journals.
