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Tribology: Friction and Wear of Engineering Materials

TLDR
In this paper, surface topography and surfaces in contact are discussed, as well as surface engineering in tribology, materials for bearings and sliding wear by hard particles, friction and friction.
Abstract
Preface * Introduction * Surface topography and surfaces in contact * Friction * Lubricants and lubrication * Sliding wear * Wear by hard particles * Wear and design * Surface engineering in tribology * Materials for bearings * Author index * Subject index.

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