Tribology and Surface Engineering. 3 credits

Catalog description

The course covers essential topics in tribology and surface mechanics as well as advanced surface engineering techniques. By definition, tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces under relative motion. It is an interdisciplinary area involving the multiscale study and application of the friction, lubrication and wear principles in engineering and design. This course, in particular, covers nano/micro/macro-contact of surfaces, mechanics of friction and adhesion, surface failures, boundary and thin film lubrication, and an introduction to emerging tribology (e.g., micro/nanotribology, biotribology and harsh environment tribology). Also covered are topics on advanced surface manufacturing and engineering techniques for improving functionality of several material systems. Offered by Mechanical Engineering . May not be repeated for credit.