This tribology research investigates the physical, chemical, and microstructural changes which occur during sliding of unlubricated steel surfaces under contact pressures high enough to cause adhesion. Specimens will be pressed against each other and then rotated to simulate the environment that a bolted joint experiences. The experiment is intended to provide insight into the failure mechanisms associated with bolted joints.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1985-09-01
Budget End
1987-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
$67,847
Indirect Cost
Name
Western Michigan University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Kalamazoo
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
49008