Should have broad appeal in many kinds of industry, ranging from automotive to computers - basically any organization concerned with products having moving parts!

...David A. Rigney, Materials Science and Engineering Department, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

Completely Updated and Expanded Coverage of Frictional Concepts

Friction affects so many aspects of daily life that most take it for granted. Arguably, mankind's attempt to control friction dates back to the invention of the wheel. Friction Science and Technology presents a broad, multidisciplinary overview of the constantly moving field of friction, spanning from the history of friction studies to the evolution of measurement instruments. It reviews the gamut of friction test methods ranging from simple inclined plans to sophisticated laboratory tribometers.

The book starts with introductory concepts about friction and progressively delves into the subtler fundamentals of surface contact, use of various lubricants, and specific applications like brakes, piston rings, and machine components.

Includes an Update to the American Society of Testing and Management (ASTM) Standards

This volume covers multiple facets of friction, with numerous interesting and unusual examples of friction-related technologies not found in other tribology books, such as: