Comparison of Multiscale Analytical Model of Friction and Wear of Viscoelastic Materials With Experiments

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anahita Emami ◽  
Seyedmeysam Khaleghian ◽  
Chuang Su ◽  
Saied Taheri
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Rough Surface ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Dynamic Modulus ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Normal Force ◽  
Rough Surfaces ◽  
Dynamic Friction ◽  
Viscoelastic Materials ◽  
Fractal Properties

Friction and wear of viscoelastic materials like rubbers are topics of extreme practical importance such as the construction of tires, shoe heels and soles, rubber O-ring seals, and wiper blades. Friction of viscoelastic materials differs from the frictional properties of the elastic solids as friction is directly related to energy dissipation via the internal damping of such materials while purely elastic materials do not dissipate energy. Based on hysteresis properties of viscoelastic materials, physics based multiscale models were developed by Persson for fiction [1, 2] and powdery wear [3] of rubbers sliding on rough surfaces. In this research, these theories were studied and the theoretical results were compared with experimental results obtained from a dynamic friction/wear tester. The inputs to the theoretical models were the fractal properties of the rough surface, the dynamic modulus, and the fatigue behavior of the viscoelastic material. The fractal properties of the rough surface was obtained from the 3D profile of the surface measured using an optical profilometer. The dynamic modulus of the rubber samples was characterized via dynamic mechanical analysis at different frequencies and temperatures. The fatigue crack growth behavior of the samples were found from experimental results of crack propagation versus tearing energy obtained from the fatigue test. Then, the friction coefficient between different rubber samples and rough surfaces was calculated as a function of sliding velocity using both analytical model and experimental approach. In the dynamic friction/wear tester, normal force was adjusted and measured accurately, in addition, the frictional force was measured using a load cell in longitudinal direction along the sliding axis. The experimental sliding friction coefficient was calculated as the ratio of longitudinal force at a constant velocity to the normal force. The mass loss of rubber sample was measured by weighting the sample before and after each test to obtain the wear rate. The comparison between experimental and analytical results showed that the friction model could predict the friction coefficient accurately while the theory of powdery wear is unable to capture all the physics involved in rubber wear on rough surfaces.

A Novel Dynamic Friction Model Based on Asperity Creep

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Goedecke ◽  
Randolf Mock
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Rough Surfaces ◽  
Fractal Model ◽  
Friction Model ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Dynamic Friction ◽  
Surface Asperity ◽  
Perfectly Plastic ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Asperity Model

We present a novel approach for the simulation of dynamic friction in engineering systems, based on a new surface asperity model including creep effects. Our novel friction model aims at understanding the link between the microscopic origins of friction dynamics and the response of the engineering-level friction induced vibrations. The approach is based on the assumption that the time- and velocity-dependent friction coefficient is mainly caused by creep growth of surface asperity contacts (microscopic contact patches between two rough surfaces) as proposed by Kragelskii, Rabinowicz, Scholz and others. At the heart of our approach is a new asperity model that includes creep effects. Based on the pioneering work of Etsion et al., we conducted extensive FEM simulations to analyze the creep behavior of an elastic-perfectly plastic hemisphere in contact with a rigid flat. The new asperity model is used as a building block for a fractal model for the contact between rough surfaces. The model yields the time- and velocity-dependent macroscopic friction coefficient. We demonstrate the practical applicability of the new dynamic friction model in a simple block-on-conveyor test case to analyze friction induced vibrations.

scholarly journals Fretting Wear Mechanical Analysis of Double Rough Surfaces Based on Energy Method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Li ◽  
Ganghua Li ◽  
JingJjing Wang ◽  
Xiaohui Shi ◽  
Anjiang Cai
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Rough Surface ◽  
Rough Surfaces ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Fretting Wear ◽  
Surface Model ◽  
Dissipation Model ◽  
And Performance

Abstract A fretting wear model of rough surface that conforms to the actual situation is established to accurately reveal the wear mechanism of the connection structure. In the ABAQUS software, the UMESHMOTION subroutine and the energy dissipation model are used to simulate the fretting wear of double rough surfaces. The new model, a single rough surface model, and a smooth model are compared to analyze the differences between them. In addition, the influence of surface roughness, material, and friction coefficient on the fretting wear of rough surfaces is systematically explored through finite element simulation. The results show that the reliability of the model has been verified through Hertz’s theory and experiments. The stress and wear of the contact surface are more realistically reflected by the double roughness model. Besides, with the increase of surface roughness and material rigidity and the decrease of friction coefficient, the wear of the double rough surface model becomes more severe. The research work provides a theoretical basis for the design and performance prediction of the connection structure.

Tribological characterization of all-polymer prosthesis based on multi-directional motion

2021 ◽  
pp. 089270572110286
Author(s):  
Xinyue Zhang ◽  
Dekun Zhang ◽  
Kai Chen ◽  
Handong Xu ◽  
Cunao Feng
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Abrasive Wear ◽  
Wear Mechanism ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Quantitative Relationship ◽  
Motion Path ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Directional Motion ◽  
Motion Paths ◽  
Prosthesis Material

The complex movement of artificial joints is closely related to the wear mechanism of the prosthesis material, especially for the polymer prosthesis, which is sensitive to motion paths. In this paper, the “soft-soft” all-polymer of XLPE/PEEK are selected to study the influence of motion paths on the friction and wear performance. Based on the periodic characteristics of friction coefficient and wear morphology, this paper reveals the friction and wear mechanism of XLPE/peek under multi-directional motion path, and obtains the quantitative relationship between friction coefficient and the aspect ratios of “∞”-shape motion path, which is of great significance to reveal and analyze the wear mechanism of “soft” all-polymer under multi-directional motion path. The results show that the friction coefficient is affected by the motion paths and have periodicity. Morever, under the multi-directional motion paths, the wear of PEEK are mainly abrasive wear and adhesive wear due to the cross shear effect, while the wear of XLPE is mainly abrasive wear with plastic accumulation. In addition, the friction coefficient is greatly affected the aspect ratios Rs-l of “∞”-shape and loads. Meanwhile, the wear morphologies are greatly affected by the aspect ratios Rs-l of “∞”-shape, but less affected by loads.

scholarly journals A Simple Mechanistic Model for Friction of Rough Partially Lubricated Surfaces

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Costagliola ◽  
Tobias Brink ◽  
Julie Richard ◽  
Christian Leppin ◽  
Aude Despois ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Real Contact Area ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Dynamic Friction ◽  
Real Contact ◽  
Dynamic Friction Coefficient ◽  
Direct Measurements

AbstractWe report experimental measurements of friction between an aluminum alloy sliding over steel with various lubricant densities. Using the topography scans of the surfaces as input, we calculate the real contact area using the boundary element method and the dynamic friction coefficient by means of a simple mechanistic model. Partial lubrication of the surfaces is accounted for by a random deposition model of oil droplets. Our approach reproduces the qualitative trends of a decrease of the macroscopic friction coefficient with applied pressure, due to a larger fraction of the micro-contacts being lubricated for larger loads. This approach relates direct measurements of surface topography to realistic distributions of lubricant, suggesting possible model extensions towards quantitative predictions.

scholarly journals Comparison Between the Action of Nano-Oxides and Conventional EP Additives in Boundary Lubrication

Lubricants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Valdicleide Silva Mello ◽  
Marinalva Ferreira Trajano ◽  
Ana Emilia Diniz Silva Guedes ◽  
Salete Martins Alves
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Boundary Lubrication ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Film Formation ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Protective Film ◽  
Extreme Pressure ◽  
Extreme Pressure Additives ◽  
Environmental Requirements ◽  
Lubrication Conditions

Additives are essential in lubricant development, improving their performance by the formation of a protective film, thus reducing friction and wear. Some such additives are extreme pressure additives. However, due to environmental issues, their use has been questioned because their composition includes sulfur, chlorine, and phosphorus. Nanoparticles have been demonstrated to be a suitable substitute for those additives. This paper aims to make a comparison of the tribological performance of conventional EP additives and oxides nanoparticles (copper and zinc) under boundary lubrication conditions. The additives (nanoparticles, ZDDP, and sulfur) were added to mineral and synthetic oils. The lubricant tribological properties were analyzed in the tribometer HFRR (high frequency reciprocating rig), and during the test, the friction coefficient and percentual of film formation were measured. The wear was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the conventional EP additives have a good performance owing to their anti-wear and small friction coefficient in both lubricant bases. The oxides nanoparticles, when used as additives, can reduce the friction more effectively than conventional additives, and displayed similar behavior to the extreme pressure additives. Thus, the oxide nanoparticles are more environmentally suitable, and they can replace EP additives adapting the lubricant to current environmental requirements.

Friction and Wear Behaviors of Solid Lubricants/Polyimide Composites in Liquid Mediums

2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 2763-2766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wen Mu ◽  
Xin Feng ◽  
Yi Jun Shi ◽  
Huai Yuan Wang ◽  
Xiao Hua Lu
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Alkaline Solution ◽  
Dry Friction ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Solid Lubricants ◽  
Polyimide Composites ◽  
Inorganic Fillers ◽  
Ptfe Composites

The tribological properties of polyimide (PI) composites reinforced with graphite or MoS2 sliding in liquid alkali and water as well as dry friction were investigated using a ring-on-ring tester. The results show that the friction coefficient (μ) and wear rate (W) for both graphite/PI and MoS2/PI composites in different liquid mediums are μdry>μwater >μalkali and Wwater>Wdry >Walkali. Results also indicate that the friction coefficient and wear rate of the PI composites filled with different solid lubricants are μMoS2 >μgraphite and W MoS2 >Wgraphite in different liquid mediums. In addition, the hydrophobic inorganic fillers are fit for the reinforcement of polymer-based composites sliding in liquid mediums. It is also concluded from the authors’ work that the wear rate and friction coefficient of polymer-based (such as PI, PTFE) composites in the alkali lubricated conditions is lowest among all the friction conditions. This may be attributed to the ionic hydration in the alkaline solution.

Tribological Behavior of Mesophase Carbon Added with Titanium and Copper

2011 ◽  
Vol 80-81 ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
Xue Qing Yue ◽  
Hua Wang ◽  
Shu Ying Wang
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Ball Mill ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Applied Load ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Metallic Elements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Incorporation of metallic elements, titanium and copper, into carbonaceous mesophase (CM) was performed through mechanical alloying in a ball mill apparatus. The structures of the raw CM as well as the Ti/Cu-added CM were characterized by X-ray diffraction. The tribological behavior of the Ti/Cu-added CM used as lubricating additives was investigated by using a high temperature friction and wear tester. The results show that, compared with the raw CM, the Ti/Cu-added CM exhibits a drop in the crystallinity and a transition to the amorphous. The Ti/Cu-added CM used as lubricating additive displays an obvious high temperature anti-friction and wear resistance effect, and the lager the applied load, the lower the friction coefficient and the wear severity.

An optimal wheel-torque control on a compliant modular robot for wheel-slip minimization

Robotica ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 463-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avinash Siravuru ◽  
Suril V. Shah ◽  
K. Madhava Krishna
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Normal Force ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Traction Force ◽  
Static Stability ◽  
Wheel Speed ◽  
Torque Control ◽  
Modular Robot ◽  
Wheel Slip ◽  
Wheel Torque

SUMMARYThis paper discusses the development of an optimal wheel-torque controller for a compliant modular robot. The wheel actuators are the only actively controllable elements in this robot. For this type of robots, wheel-slip could offer a lot of hindrance while traversing on uneven terrains. Therefore, an effective wheel-torque controller is desired that will also improve the wheel-odometry and minimize power consumption. In this work, an optimal wheel-torque controller is proposed that minimizes the traction-to-normal force ratios of all the wheels at every instant of its motion. This ensures that, at every wheel, the least traction force per unit normal force is applied to maintain static stability and desired wheel speed. The lower this is, in comparison to the actual friction coefficient of the wheel-ground interface, the more margin of slip-free motion the robot can have. This formalism best exploits the redundancy offered by a modularly designed robot. This is the key novelty of this work. Extensive numerical and experimental studies were carried out to validate this controller. The robot was tested on four different surfaces and we report an overall average slip reduction of 44% and mean wheel-torque reduction by 16%.

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