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Advances in Contact Mechanics
ME-623
Lecturer(s) :
Molinari Jean-FrançoisLanguage:
English
Frequency
Every 2 yearsRemarque
Next time: Spring 2020Summary
This is a reading class intended for graduate students interested in learning about the recent and fast developments in contact mechanics and tribology, from nanoscale mechanisms to earthquakes. We will read basic introductory chapters and have in-depth class discussions on recent publications.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
- Semester
- Exam form
Oral presentation - Credits
2 - Subject examined
Advances in Contact Mechanics - Number of places
10 - Lecture
14 Hour(s) - Practical work
28 Hour(s)
- Semester
- Semester
- Exam form
Oral presentation - Credits
2 - Subject examined
Advances in Contact Mechanics - Number of places
10 - Lecture
14 Hour(s) - Practical work
28 Hour(s)
- Semester
Reference week
Lecture
Exercise, TP
Project, other
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