Tribology - the friction and wear of materials
Consideration of the behaviour of surfaces in contact with one another leads to the subject of tribology – the study of the friction, lubrication and wear of materials.
Photo of worn steps
First created: Aug 2016. Last updated: Aug 2016.
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