Bücher von Valentin L. Popov

Based on a systematic distinction regarding the type of contact, the regime of friction and the contact geometry, a multitude of technically relevant contact problems from mechanical engineering, the automotive industry and medical engineering are discussed.

This text introduces the associations between contact mechanics and friction, offering a deep understanding of tribology. It deals with the associated phenomena of contact, adhesion, capillary forces, friction, lubrication, and wear from a single viewpoint.

This book describes the powerful method of dimensionality reduction (MDR) in tribology, a simulation method for the fast calculation of contact properties and friction between rough surfaces in a complete form.