Tribology refers to both the science and technology involving lubrication, friction and wear. It comes from the Greek term “tribos,” which literally means rubbing. This field encompasses the technology and science behind interacting surfaces in relation to motion. In short, tribology is… View Full Term
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Strong, reliable, ductile, lightweight and naturally corrosion resistant – aluminum is an ideal construction material. However, it deteriorates rapidly under certain conditions.
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Ian MacMoy, an expert on pressure bolt coatings for aggressive corrosion environments, speaks out against oversizing nut threads to accommodate thick bolt coatings, a common practice banned by the standards for bolts that secure high pressure and load.
By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC
High nitrogen stainless steels are an increasingly suitable substitute for nickel. Nitrogen can improve corrosion resistance and the strength of stainless steels.
By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario
A problem that civil engineers currently face is corrosion of the steel reinforcements commonly found in aging infrastructure. Recent research examines how corrosion affects the shear strength of construction materials such as reinforced concrete.
By: Nemanja Pavlovic
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Understanding the 3 types of tensile strengths help determine how components will perform when...
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By: Shivananda Prabhu
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Past President of the Polyurea Development Association (PDA), Kyle Flanagan, is a coatings and polyurea chemist and entrepreneur based in California. His company, Freedom Chemical Corporation, is a leading formulator and...
By: Kyle Flanagan, B.S. | Technical Director, Freedom Chemical Corporation
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