Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction (2 hours)
Introduction to tribology, history of tribology, inter-disciplinary approach, economic benefits.
Module 2: Surface contact (4 hours)
Introduction to surface, surface roughness and its measurement, conformal and non-conformal contact geometry, types, and stresses in non-conformal contact.
Module 3: Friction (8 hours)
Causes of friction, adhesion theory, abrasive theory, junction growth theory, laws of rolling friction, friction instability, friction of nonmetallic materials.
Module 4: Wear (10 hours)
Introduction, Wear mechanisms, adhesive wear, abrasive wear, corrosive wear, fretting wear, wear analysis, delamination theory of wear, wear debris analysis, wear testing methods.
Module 5: Bearings and Lubrication (8 hours)
Boundary lubrication, basic equations for fluid film lubrication, hydrodynamic journal bearing, liquid lubricants: properties and measurement, additives.
Module 6: Surface engineering (4 hours)
Introduction, surface treatments, surface coatings, methods, and procedure.

Provide fundamental knowledge of tribology and its interdisciplinary significance.

Analyze surface contact, friction, and wear mechanisms in engineering applications.

Explore lubrication principles and their role in reducing friction and wear.

Introduce surface engineering techniques for enhancing material performance.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand and apply tribological principles to analyze friction, wear, and lubrication in mechanical systems.
2. Evaluate surface contact characteristics and their influence on tribological performance.
3. Analyze and compare different wear mechanisms to predict material degradation and improve component lifespan.
4. Apply lubrication techniques to minimize friction and enhance system efficiency.
5. Utilize surface engineering methods to improve the durability and reliability of engineering components.

Ian 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

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

Journal of Wear

Tribology International