MSE-667 / 2 credits

Teacher(s): Igual Muñoz Anna Neus, Mischler Stefano, Molinari Jean-François, Various lecturers

Language: English

Remark: Next time : 2025


Frequency

Every 2 years

Summary

This course is intended to give to the participants (graduates, researchers and industrial professionals) a solid background in tribology and surface interactions. It covers the fundamentals concepts of tribology including surfaces, contact mechanics, friction, lubrication and wear.

Content

Please find the content of this course on the following link : https://www.epfl.ch/research/domains/ccmx/2025tribo/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Upcoming+Courses+for+Materials+Scientists+and+Engineers&utm_content=+is+available+here&utm_campaign=Upcoming+Courses+for+Materials+Scientists+and+Engineers

Note

This course is open to participants with basic backgrounds in basics in material science and mechanics.

Keywords

Wear, friction, lubrication, surfaces, interfaces, coatings, ceramic, metals, polymers, composites, stresses, watches, implants, bearings, tribochemistry

Assessment methods

Group Project

In the programs

  • Number of places: 30
  • Exam form: Project report (session free)
  • Subject examined: CCMX Tribology and Surfaces Interactions
  • Lecture: 21 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 5 Hour(s)
  • Practical work: 3 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional

Reference week

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