Advances in Contact Mechanics
Frequency
Every 3 years
Summary
This reading class will meet every Friday afternoon to discuss the book of Christopher Scholz (one chapter every two weeks). Class discussions will emphasize a mechanistic understanding of geophysical phenomena, with in depth discussions of fracture mechanics, and friction/wear processes.
Content
Rough surfaces
Molecular origins of friction and wear
Multi-asperity models
Friction and fracture
Rate and state friction laws
Stick slip and earthquakes
Each weeks students will be assigned reading that will be discussed in class the following week (format is a reading class, and evaluation is based on active participation)
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Master in Mechanics, Physics or Materials Science
Resources
Bibliography
The book of V. Popov, "Contact mechanics and friction" was used as the reference text in 2018. In Spring 2020, the book of S. Scholz, "The Physics of earthquakes and faulting", third edition, will be our reference text.
Ressources en bibliothèque
In the programs
- Number of places: 15
- Subject examined: Advances in Contact Mechanics
- Lecture: 14 Hour(s)
- Practical work: 28 Hour(s)
- Number of places: 15
- Subject examined: Advances in Contact Mechanics
- Lecture: 14 Hour(s)
- Practical work: 28 Hour(s)