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 [Link]. 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
[Link] of Seals
[Link] 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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Instructor: Dept’ Head: Quality Assurance:
Mr. Chala A. (MSc) Name: Jemal W. (MSc) Name: Murtessa D. (MSc)
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