2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

ME 520 Tribology

Study of the friction, wear and lubrication of materials.  Review of surface interactions and the basic wear problem and concepts together with analysis of adhesive, abrasive, and other wear mechanisms. Examination of the impact of solid and liquid lubricants on the friction and wear of materials.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the MSME program, or permission of Engineering Department chair.

General Education

Offered

  • Irregular