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Multiscale models applied to tribology

keywords CONTACT MECHANICS, MULTISCALE MODELS, TRIBOLOGY

Reference persons MARCO PAGGI

Thesis type RESEARCH THESIS

Description The thesis aims at developing and applying new multiscale models to tribology.

Some international publications on the topic:

M. Paggi, J.R. Barber: "Contact conductance of rough surfaces composed of modified RMD patches", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, in press. doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2011.06.011

M. Paggi, G. Zavarise: "Contact mechanics of microscopically rough surfaces with graded elasticity", European Journal of Mechanics / A Solids, Vol. 30 (5), 696-704, 2011. doi:10.1016/j.euromechsol.2011.04.007

M. Paggi, M. Ciavarella: "The coefficient of proportionality ê between real contact area and load, with new asperity models", Wear, Vol. 268 (7-8), 1020-1029, 2010. doi:10.1016/j.wear.2009.12.038

G. Zavarise, M. Borri-Brunetto, M. Paggi: "On the resolution dependence of micromechanical contact models", Wear, Vol. 262 (1-2), 42-54, 2007. doi:10.1016/j.wear.2006.03.044

M. Borri-Brunetto, B. Chiaia, M. Paggi: "Multiscale models for contact mechanics of rough surfaces", Chapter 1 in: R. Buzio, U. Valbusa (Eds.), Advances in Contact Mechanics: Implications for Materials Science, Engineering & Biology, Research Signpost, Trivandrum (India), 1-41, 2006, ISBN: 81-7895-221-1.

Required skills Basic knowledge of mechanics

Notes Please contact Dr. Ing. Paggi for further information.


Deadline 11/05/2013      PROPONI LA TUA CANDIDATURA