CCMX Tribology and Surfaces Interactions
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
- Courses: 21 Hour(s)
- Exercises: 5 Hour(s)
- TP: 3 Hour(s)
- Type: optional