Principles And Applications Of Tribology 2E

The field is highly interdisciplinary, combining parts of physics, chemistry, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, materials science, and lubricant rheology--in its investigation of interacting surfaces. The first edition of this comprehensive text was published in 2001; a second edition was absolutely necessary given the evolution of tools and techniques, advances in computational modeling, and the development of micro/nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS), which are destined to have a major impact. Bhushan (Ohio State U.) has organized material in 15 chapters, beginning with structure and properties of solids, solid surface characterization, and contact between solid surfaces. Subsequent coverage encompasses adhesion, friction, interface temperature, fluid film lubrication, boundary lubrication, nanotribology, tribological components and applications, and green tribology and biomimetics, among other topics. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Dr Bhushan is Ohio Eminent Scholar and The Howard D. Winbigler Professor as well as Director of the Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio- & Nanotechnology and Biomimetics at The Ohio State University. During his career he has received a number of awards and accolades as well as being central to teaching and formulating the curriculum in Tribology-related topics. He is a Fellow and Life Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, as well as various other professional societies.