Tribology - the friction and wear of materials
AimsBefore you startIntroductionSurface topographyFriction - recapFriction - properties of the coefficient of friction, μFriction theoryLubrication - introduction and types of lubricantsLubrication - additivesWear - introductionWear by hard particles - abrasion and erosionSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Before you start
You should have a basic understanding of frictional forces in everyday life. There are numerous examples of the consequences of friction, for example:
- throwing a ball and seeing it come to rest;
- slipping when walking on ice;
- dragging a table across a floor;
- walking on a carpet.