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Friction Science and Technology: From Concepts to Applications
Author(s): Peter J. Blau (Author)
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication Date: 12 Oct. 1995
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 416 pages
- ISBN-10: 0824795768
- ISBN-13: 9780824795764
Book Description
This work offers a multidisciplinary approach to static and kinetic friction, both with and without lubrication, and reviews the conventional and novel methods used to measure friction. The elementary problems found in the mechanics of sliding objects and machine components, and the effects of contact pressure, sliding speed, surface roughness, humidity and temperature on friction, are discussed.;College or university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special student price, available upon request.
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About the Author
Peter J. Blau is Task Leader for Tribology and Ceramic Machining in the Metals and Ceramics Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
