Friction and Wear of Polymers in Oscillatory Motion

本研究的目的是研究聚合物在滑动振荡运动中的摩擦学行为。本研究有三个目标：(1)通过分析和实验确定接触面处的温度分布；(2)表征接触处形成的表面层结构；(3)建立聚合物/金属接触在交变运动下的摩擦学行为模型。所得到的模型将是半定量的，并将有助于这种轴承系统的设计和寿命预测。

The purpose of this investigation is to study the tribological behavior of polymers in sliding oscillatory motions. This research has three objectives: (1) to determine the temperature distribution at the contact, both analytically and experimentally; (2) to characterize the structure of surface layers formed at the contact; (3) to develop a model for the tribological behavior of polymer/metal contacts under socillating motion. The resulting model would be semi-quantitative in nature and would be useful for design and life prediction of such bearing systems.