Guide to Friction, Wear, and Erosion Testing

No other book provides the details of how to conduct tribotests, including their implications, how to avoid pitfalls, and which are most useful. This manual describes the many manifestations of friction wear and erosion and suggests specific tests that can be used to address problems. It gives guidance in determining if bench tests are appropriate for a problem and if so, which ones should be considered.

Manual 56 is an excellent resource for newcomers to tribology and a useful reference for practicing tribologists.

Important features:

Describes 112 ASTM standards that apply to tribology problems

Contains schematics on 154 tribotesting devices

Contains 48 photos of worn parts to help readers identify wear modes

Contains more than 100 charts and line drawings presenting test results and trends

Touches on every aspect of tribotesting

Contains case histories of tribology problems that were solved by bench testing

Discusses alternates to testing, such as modeling and simulations

Addresses newer types of tribotests for nano and bio applications

And much more!

Thirteen chapters cover:

Identification of Different Types of Wear 1

Alternatives to Testing: Modeling/Simulation

Methodology/Test Selection

Abrasive Wear Testing

Adhesive Wear Testing

Plastic/Elastomer Wear

Lubricated Wear Tests

Fretting Tests

Rolling Wear, Impact Wear, and Surface Fatigue Testing

Erosion Testing

Types of Friction and Friction Testing

Micro, Nano, and Bio Tribotests