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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
MOL-81017
Introduction to Tribology, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Course code
MOL-81017Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Arto LehtovaaraResponsible teacher:
Matti SavolainenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Core content
- Contact between solids and surface topography
- Friction mechanism
- Wear mechanism
- Lubricants and lubrication mechanism
- Tribological properties of materials
Complementary knowledge
- Contact between rough surfaces
- Friction - non-metallic materials
- Lubricant flow in contact - Reynolds equation in detail
Learning outcomes
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
11.01.2021 – 26.02.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)