Wear of Materials

3 credits · Graduate

This course focuses on wear at the interfaces between two bodies in relative motion. Consideration is given to friction and wear behavior of metals and ceramics. Friction and wear mechanisms including adhesive, abrasive, erosive and corrosive wear are discussed in detail. Case studies are used to illustrate key points. PREREQUISITES: Graduate student registered in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or with permission of the instructor. FORMATS: Lecture