Abstract Lubricated contact processes are studied using classical molecular dynamics simulations for determining the entire range of Stribeck curve. Therefore, lateral movement two solid bodies at different gap height studied. In each simulation, a rigid asperity is moved constant above flat iron surface in lubricating fluid. Both methane and decane considered as lubricants. The three main lubr...

The current research explores the influence of multi-asperity abrasive particles engagement on multiphase materials. WC-Co (WC-15.6% Co) and NbC-cermet (NbC-12% Ni–10% Mo 2 C) hard materials were tested using a scale down single point scratch tester. Multi-asperity patterns produced by implying multiple scratches hardmetal surface parallel repeated sliding. Superimposition interactions has been...

Fault geometry, depth, and slip distribution of the Sanriku-oki earthquake of December 28, 1994 (Ms 7.5) are estimated from seismic waveforms, geodetic measurements, and tsunami waveforms, and compared with those of the 1968 Tokachi-oki earthquake (Mw 8.2), the most recent large earthquake in the epicentral region. Seismic wave inversions indicate a shallowly dipping thrust type mechanism and t...

High power industrial machinery such as steam turbines and large pumps use journal bearings as rotor supports because this type of bearing is a high load carrying capacity. However, abnormal operating conditions in the journal bearings will degrade machine performance, shorten life time and increase the risk of operation. Bearing condition monitoring can detect faults at early stage and hence m...

Abstract The paper presents experimental analysis of relation between friction coefficient and contact pressure $$\hbox {MoS}_2$$ MoS 2 film deposited on {Ti}_6\hbox {Al}_4\hbox {V}$$ Ti 6 Al</mml:mtext...

[1] Bidaily, tidally modulated stick‐slip speed‐ups of the Whillans Ice Plain (WIP) provide insight into glacier dynamics and failure at a naturally repeating fault asperity. We installed a network of continuously operating GPS receivers in 2007 and deployed on‐ice broadband seismometers during the austral summer of 2008 on Whillans Ice Stream (WIS), West Antarctica, and recorded 26 glacier spe...