MATE 540 - Tribology

Institution:

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Subject:

Description:

Wear and degradation of engineering systems. Dry and lubricated wear modes, identification, and prevention. Materials selection. Friction, contact mechanics, and lubrication theory. Case studies of mechanical systems and failure analysis. Wear Modeling and testing. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: MATE 210, MATE 215.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calpoly.edu

Phone Number:

(805) 756-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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