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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
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