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Ambo University

Hachalu Hundessa Campus


School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course Number MEng5302
Course Title Introduction to Tribology
Degree Program B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Module Mechanical Design Electives
Lecturer Mr. Chala A.
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Laboratory/Practice Home Study
Semester) 32 48 0 55
Course Objectives
The is intended to introduce the student to the concept of
Course Objectives &
• interfaces between two or more bodies in relative motion
Competences to be
• geometric, chemical, and physical characterization of
Acquired
surfaces;
• friction and wear mechanisms
Tribological systems: the interfaces between two or more
bodies in relative motion; Geometric, chemical, and physical
characterization of
Course Description surfaces; Friction and wear mechanisms for metals, polymers,
and ceramics, abrasive wear, delamination theory, tool wear,
erosive wear, wear of polymers and composites; Boundary
lubrication and solid-film lubrication; Rolling contacts.
1. Introduction to Tribology
2. Chemical and Physical State of the Solid Surface
3. Friction
4. Analysis of Large Plastic Deformation of Elasto-plastic Solids
5. Introduction to Wear
Course outline 6. Response of Materials to Surface Traction
7. Wear Mechanisms
8. Boundary Lubrication
9. Hydrodynamic Lubrication
10.Design of Seals
11.Erosive Wear
Pre-requisites Senior standing course
Mode of delivery Semester based
Semester Year V, Semester I
Status of Course Elective
Teaching & Learning Lectures
Methods • discussions
 Continuous assessments (60%)
Evaluation systems
 Final examination 40%
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours; and
Course Policy 100% attendance during project work sessions, except
for some unprecedented mishaps.
Suh, N. P. Tribophysics. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall,
References
1986.

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