... ) Q 2 − λ where m is a parameter for channel surface topography and λ is the power index that is determined from experimental results. It should be noted that Volkova et al. also presented similar curves for nondimensional stress as a function of the Mason number for two...

... by increasing the dimensionless separation; i.e., the fractal dimension is increased by increasing the separation between two contact surfaces. Contrasts for plasticity index, surface topography, topothesy, and fractal dimension ( ψ ) 0 η 0 σ 0 R 0 σ 0...

...-assembled monolayers. A new biaxial loading device was used to conduct a series of mixed-mode fracture experiments. Crack opening interferometry, atomic force microscopy, and angle-resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy allowed cohesive zone sizes, fracture surface topographies, and loci of fracture...

... of the paper itself in the ASME JOURNAL OF APPLIED MECHANICS . 19 February 2003 26 February 2003 17 03 2004 surface topography rough surfaces conducting bodies thermal diffusivity thermal conductivity thermoelasticity thermal expansion sliding friction simulation heat...

... 2002 27 Mar 2003 10 10 2003 metals oxidation corrosion surface topography creep stress corrosion cracking failure (mechanical) differential equations We present a simple treatment for certain stress-related issues pertaining to the formation, growth, and degradation...

... of restitution, which relates the rebound velocity to the incident velocity, must be estimated properly. The coefficient of restitution depends on the surface topography in addition to the material properties and incident velocity. Recent investigations showed that surface topography can be characterized...

... expansion fracture toughness friction surface topography crack-edge stress field analysis compressive strength thin films 2001 ASME ...

..., 2000. Associate Editor: J. R. Barber. 11 Aug 1999 22 May 2000 rough surfaces friction elasticity mechanical alloying surface topography fractals mechanical contact Bowden and Tabor ( 1 BT, in the following) state that friction is dictated by “adhesion (cold weld...

... in the ASME JOURNAL OF APPLIED MECHANICS . 07 Sept 1999 09 May 2000 wear fatigue friction microcracks stress analysis rough surfaces surface topography Fatigue life and endurance limit of solids are significantly reduced by contact and cyclic fretting when added to plain...