ME 5750 - Tribology-Principles and Applications

Surface chemistry, topographical measurement and description, contact mechanics, wear mechanisms, lubrication and film formation, hydrodynamic theory and application in bearings, application to friction and wear in machine elements.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ME 3560 or AE 3610, with a grade of “B” or better in all prerequisites; or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions Restricted to students in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)