Welcome to the course and definition of terms - friction, dry friction, fluid friction, lubrication, etc.

Introduction

Fundamental principles of dry friction - meaning of friction, coefficients of friction, angles of friction, etc.

Laws

Analysis of problems involving dry friction.

Analysis of dry friction on square-threaded screws.

Analysis of frictional forces on flat belts.

Analysis of frictional forces on journal bearings.

Analysis of frictional forces on thrust bearings.

Analysis of frictional forces (rolling resistance) on wheels.

Analysis of equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to dry (Coulumb) friction, and its applications to screws, wedges, belts and bearings.

Tutorials for undergraduates in engineering and physical sciences.