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History of Tribology
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The History of Tribology as mentioned in this paper provides a comprehensive account of the subject from the earliest times to the present day, including the latest developments up to and including the current day. But it is not a complete history of the field.Abstract:
Having revised and updated his classic History of Tribology, Duncan Dowson - the father of tribology - takes his account of the subject from the earliest times to include the latest developments up to and including the present day. Illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and line drawings.read more
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Long-scale evolution of thin liquid films
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A survey of models, analysis tools and compensation methods for the control of machines with friction
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Nanotribology: friction, wear and lubrication at the atomic scale
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Scratching the Surface: Fundamental Investigations of Tribology with Atomic Force Microscopy.
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