The Role of Surface Films in the Frictional Behavior of Lubricated and “Dry” Contacts—A Unifying Influence in Tribological Theory
- 1 January 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in A S L E Transactions
- Vol. 25 (4) , 528-536
- https://doi.org/10.1080/05698198208983122
Abstract
The paper identifies the essential physical ingredients of tribological systems. Using a simple model incorporating surface roughness and a surface film, the general behavior of both solid and lubricated films may be anticipated. Nonetheless, several important gaps in our physical knowledge of contacts are identified. Further work in these areas would greatly enhance the concepts presented in this paper.Keywords
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