Module 1: Introduction to Tribological Failures (5 hours)
Overview of tribological failures in machine components causes and consequences of tribological failures and development of new materials for tribological applications in industry cost-benefit analysis of tribology-related failures and preventive measures.
Module 2: Material Selection and Design for Tribological Applications (6 hours)
Principles of material design and selection for tribological uses estimation of wear rates and system-based approaches and strategies to reduce wear by modifying operating variables the role and effects of lubrication in reducing wear.
Module 3: Materials for Tribological Applications (6 hours)
Conventional Materials: Properties and limitations Composite Materials: Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC), Metal Matrix Composites (MMC), Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) Manufacturing methods and areas of application.
Module 4: Surface Engineering (7 hours)
Introduction to surface engineering Modification of component surfaces: With compositional changes and without compositional changes coatings and deposition methods tribological behavior of coatings and their evaluation.
Module 5: Testing Methodologies and Problem Solving (6 hours)
Testing methodologies for tribological properties exploration of new materials for tribological advancements real-life problem-solving techniques with practical examples.
Module 6: Lubrication and its Importance (6 hours)
Introduction to lubrication and its necessity in tribological systems Types of lubrication and their applications: Hydrodynamic, boundary, and mixed lubrication Properties of lubricants and additives Effects of lubrication on system performance and tribological failure prevention.

To understand the fundamental causes and consequences of tribological failures in machine components and their industrial impact.

To learn principles and methodologies for material selection and design tailored for tribological applications.

To explore the properties, manufacturing processes, and applications of conventional, composite, and ceramic materials in tribology.

To gain knowledge of surface engineering techniques, including surface modifications and coatings, for improving tribological performance.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Assess tribological failures and recommend effective preventive strategies for industrial applications.
2. Choose and design suitable materials to address specific tribological challenges.
3. Gain a thorough understanding of advanced materials and their applications in solving tribological issues across industries.
4. Develop hands-on expertise in surface engineering and lubrication methods to optimize system performance and minimize wear.
5. Apply lubrication techniques to minimize friction and enhance system efficiency.

Ian M Hutchings, Philip Shipway, Tribology Friction and Wear of Engineering Materials, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd , 2020

Kenneth C. Ludema, Oyelayo O. Ajayi, Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology, CRC Press , 2021

Bharat Bhushan, Introduction to Tribology, Wiley , 2020

Alastair Cameron, C. M. Mc. Ettles, Basic Lubrication Theory, Ellis Horwood Ltd , Publisher , 2024

Composite Materials

Journal of Wear