An experimentally validated numerical model of indentation and abrasion by debris particles in machine-element contacts considering micro-hardness effects

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology

Volumn 226, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 406-438

  Nikas, George K ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

abrasion; Debris; indentation; model; particle; plastic; spalling

Indexed keywords

DEBRIS PARTICLES; ELASTO-PLASTIC; INTERFACIAL FRICTION; KINEMATIC CONDITION; LUBRICATED CONTACTS; MACHINE ELEMENT; MANUFACTURING PROCESS; MATERIAL PROPERTY; PARAMETRIC STUDY; PILE-UP/SINK-IN; PLASTICITY MODEL; PLASTICITY MODELLING; ROLLING SLIDING CONTACT; ROLLING-SLIDING; SPHERICAL PARTICLE; STICK AND SLIP; STRAIN GRADIENTS; THEORETICAL STUDY; VALIDATION TEST;

ABRASION; DEBRIS; FORECASTING; FRICTION; HARDENING; HARDNESS; INDENTATION; MODELS; NUMERICAL MODELS; PARTICLES (PARTICULATE MATTER); PILES; PLASTICITY; PLASTICS; PUBLISHING; SPALLING;

TRIBOLOGY;

EID: 84864432662     PISSN: 13506501     EISSN: 2041305X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1350650111434358     Document Type: Article

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