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IMSE 825 - Tribology in Manufacturing

Credits 3

An introduction to system approach to Tribology; Surface Topography; Physical, Chemical, and Geometric Nature of Surfaces; and the Mechanics of contact between surfaces. This course also investigates various theories of friction and wear; hydrodynamic; elastohydrodynamic, and boundary lubrication; frictional instabilities; rolling contact problems; and application of system methodology to tribological problems in engineering design and manufacturing.

Repeat for Credit
Y

Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 214 and IMSE 563.

Typically Offered
On sufficient demand


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