ME-439

Tribology

ASSIGNMENT SHEET  

Text:  Tribology 
              Course notes

Week

Topic

Chapter

Problems

1

Introduction to tribology (surface, adhesion)     

1

            1, 2, 3

2

Classification and selection of bearings 

2

            1, 2

3

Lubricants Characteristics                    

3

            1, 2, 3

4

Hydrodynamic Lubrication                   

4

            1, 2

5

Test 1

 

 

6

Basic hydrodynamic equations             

5

                1, 2, 3

7

Infinitely long and short bearings                       

6

                1, 2

8

Friction Measurement laboratory (Journal Bearing)           

 

Presentation of friction curves

9

Friction Measurement laboratory (linear motion)

 

Report on friction curves

10

Rolling element Bearings                                              

8

            1, 2, 3

11

Principles of elastohydrodynamic lubrication

8

            1, 2

12

Design project of bearing design (e.g. gearbox)

 

Project

13

Design project of bearing design (e.g. gearbox)

 

Project (continue)

14

Presentation of design by students before class

 

 

15

Review, final Examination.