Information Package

Ph.D. on Mechanical Engineering

MAK626

TRIBOLOGY

Course Code
MAK626
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionQuality of contacting interfaces. Friction of dry surfaces. Factors affecting friction and theories of friction. The interface temperature and oxide formation during unlubricated sliding. Mechanisms of wear: Adhesive, abrasive, corrosive, fatigue and fretting wear types. Wear measurement. Factors affecting wear and theories of wear. Lubricants and their properties. Solid film and boundary layer lubrications. Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic lubrications and bearings. Industrial applications of tribology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Quality of contacting interfaces
2nd Week Friction of dry surfaces
3rd Week Factors affecting friction and theories of friction
4th Week The interface temperature and oxide formation during unlubricated sliding
5th Week Mechanisms of wear: Adhesive, abrasive, corrosive, fatigue and fretting wear types
6th Week Wear measurement
7th Week Wear measurement
8th Week Factors affecting wear and theories of wear
9th Week MIDTERM
10th Week Lubricants and their properties
11th Week Solid film and boundary layer lubrications
12th Week Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic lubrications and bearings
13th Week Industrial applications of tribology
14th Week Industrial applications of tribology
Recommended or Required ReadingIntroduction to Tribology, Bharat Bhushan, 2nd Ed., 2013, J. Wiley.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Quiz 4 15
Project 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 4 1.5 6
Individual or group work 24 3 72
Preparation for Final exam 18 3 54
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 35 1 35
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Project 1 14 14
Quiz 4 0.5 2
Take-home 5 12 60
Total Work Load291
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.7
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X
K2
K3
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
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K10
K11