Role of Materials in Controlling Friction, Wear, and Heat Generation Mechanisms
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanics of Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2027 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: processing of materials by friction; frictional heating process simulation; temperature fields and thermal stress state due to friction; thermal splitting; systems of heat dynamics of friction and wear at braking; selection of friction materials for braking couple
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Interests: mathematical modelling of frictional heating process; temperature and thermal stresses in the brake discs and clutches; transient heat conduction in non-homogeneous materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Friction, wear and heating during sliding are key phenomena that determine the efficiency, durability and safety of many engineering systems. Thermal effects accompanying friction strongly influence wear mechanisms, stability of the friction coefficient and the service life of components, especially in materials sensitive to high temperatures. In braking systems, for instance, the coefficient of friction must remain stable under severe thermal loads, yet it often becomes strongly temperature-dependent. The condition of the surface layers of rubbing elements is governed not only by contact temperature but also by the spatial and temporal gradients of the temperature field, which shape stress states and structural changes. Comprehensive research combining theory, modeling and experiment is essential for advancing materials and coatings that can withstand these complex processes and ensure reliable performance in demanding applications.
Prof. Dr. Aleksander Yevtushenko
Dr. Katarzyna Topczewska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sliding systems
- friction and wear
- temperature
- thermal stresses
- experimental methods and simulations
- materials selection
- thermal barrier coatings
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