Engineering Tribology

Engineering Tribology, 5th Edition delivers an interdisciplinary textbook approach to analyzing and controlling friction and wear. Prepared for undergraduate and post-graduate students in mechanical and materials engineering, the volume structures physical principles into direct analytical tools. It establishes a broad foundation for understanding contact phenomena, fluid film behavior, and surface degradation across mechanical systems.

The text synthesizes key lubrication mechanisms, spanning hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, elastohydrodynamic, boundary, and extreme pressure lubrication. It examines solid lubrication and surface treatments while investigating distinct wear modes, including abrasive, erosive, cavitation, adhesive, fatigue, and fretting wear. Non-metallic material wear and fundamental solid contact mechanics form an integral part of this thematic coverage.

This updated volume features modern analytical developments by incorporating modeling and simulation techniques alongside emerging topics in superlubricity and artificial intelligence. The content supports introductory course requirements for engineering students while extending relevant analytical methods to academic researchers and specialists in applied chemistry and bioengineering.