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Tribology Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology Volume I, Application and Maintenance, Second Edition Edited by
George E. Totten Portland State University, Oregon, USA
When it was first published some two decades ago, the original Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology stood on technology's cutting-edge as the first comprehensive reference to assist the emerging science of tribology lubrication. Later, followed by Volume II, Theory and Design and Volume III, Monitoring, Materials, Synthetic Lubricants, and Applications, it has continued to serve as the cornerstone of every tribology and lubrication science library, providing engineers, researchers, and technicians with the information they need to do their work and pioneer the advancements that have dramatically reshaped this field. In addition to offering tribologists the facts, figures, and equations they need every day, Volume I Application and Maintenance, Second Edition positions itself at the forefront of the field to address the technology related to application and maintenance procedures, as well as changes in our understanding of how lubrication principles impact implementation. Completely reorganized to aid the reader in identifying chapters and topics of interest, every one of the chapters retained from the first edition has either been fully updated and revised, or completely rewritten by a peer-recognized team of experts who are currently active in a wide variety of industry segments. With the addition of several new subject areas, it now boasts a total of 37 chapters. Catalog no. 2095, April 2006, 1224 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-2095-8, $319.95 / £204.00 Also available as eBook
Friction Science and Technology From Concepts to Applications, Second Edition Peter J. Blau Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, USA Series: Dekker Mechanical Engineering
Friction Science and Technology: From Concepts to Applications, Second Edition presents a broad, multidisciplinary overview of the constantly moving field of friction, spanning the history of friction studies to the evolution of measurement instruments. It reviews the gamut of friction test methods, ranging from simple inclined plans to sophisticated laboratory tribometers. The book starts with introductory concepts about friction and progressively delves into the more subtle fundamentals of surface contact, use of various lubricants, and specific applications such as brakes, piston rings, and machine components. This volume covers multiple facets of friction, with numerous interesting and unusual examples of friction-related technologies not found in other tribology books. These include: • Friction in winter sports • Friction of touch and human skin • Friction of footware and biomaterials • Friction drilling of metals • Friction of tires and road surfaces Describing the tools of the trade for friction research, this edition enables engineers to purchase or build their own devices. It also discusses frictional behavior of a wide range of materials, coatings, and surface treatments, both traditional and advanced, such as thermally oxidized titanium alloys, nanocomposites, ultra-low friction films, laser-dimpled ceramics, and carbon composites. Even after centuries of study, friction continues to conceal its subtle origins, especially in practical engineering situations in which surfaces are exposed to complex and changing environments. Authored by a field specialist with more than 30 years of experience, this one-stop resource discusses all aspects of friction, from its humble beginnings to its broad application for modern engineers. Catalog no. 5404X, October 2008, 432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5404-0, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook
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