Symposium MC
This symposium covers all aspects of tribology, mechanical properties, and adhesion of coatings and engineered surfaces. The scope includes both experimental investigations and modeling of static (e.g., indentation and adhesion) and dynamic (e.g., oscillating, scratching, sliding, and rolling) contacts, and contact/fracture mechanics from atomistic to macroscopic length scales. We welcome contributions that improve scientific and mechanistic understanding of tribo-mechanical responses, characterization and performance of engineered surfaces and coatings, processing-structure-property-performance relationships, design of coatings for specific applications, and size effects. Additional emphasis is given to multifunctional (hard and lubricious) and nanocomposite coatings for extreme environments, nanostructured coatings, diamond and diamond-like carbon, and coatings for advanced aerospace, automotive, and machining applications, along with advances in instrumentation and measurement techniques.
MC1. Friction, Wear, Lubrication Effects, & Modeling
This session covers all phenomena related to friction, wear, lubrication, and modeling. We solicit contributions on the development, characterization and modeling of materials, coatings or innovative structures to control friction and wear, including liquid and solid lubrication. We are interested in studies providing new understanding of tribological mechanisms of coatings and thin films. Emphasis will be given to contributions on understanding the role of coating composition and structure in friction and wear reduction. The incorporation of additional coating functionalities (thermal cycling resistance, fracture toughness, oxidation resistance, etc.) is also an important issue. Contributions on theoretical and computational modeling of tribological interactions at the atomic or molecular level are also welcome.
MC1 Invited Speakers:
- Pierre-François Cardey, Cetim, France, “Impact of Gaseous Environments on the Tribological Performance of Steel and Advantages of DLC Coatings”
MC2. Mechanical Properties and Adhesion
This session is devoted to the measurement and modeling of the mechanical properties of surface, near-surface, and interface regions of thin films, coatings, and surface-engineered bulk materials. We are interested in measurement methods and models for the quantitative determination of mechanical properties, residual stresses, interface adhesion, fatigue, and fracture toughness. Emphasis will be given to contributions on novel test methods, such as in situ testing using SEM, TEM, or XRD as well as multi-axial contact mechanics, MEMS testbeds, and new approaches for the extraction of mechanical and constitutive properties by modeling of indentation load-displacement curves. Finally, special consideration will be given to contributions that address processing-structure-mechanical property relationships across multiple length scales.
MC2 Invited Speakers:
- Barbara Putz, EMPA, Switzerland
- Sanjay Sampath, Stony Brook University, USA
MC3. Tribology of Coatings and Surfaces for Industrial Applications
Surface engineering and advanced coatings contribute to improved tribological properties and performance in many industrial applications. This session welcomes contributions on the development, characterization, and mechanical as well as tribological evaluation of coating solutions and surface functionalization in industrial applications, e.g. transportation, or production technology. Thin film coatings, diffusion treatments as well as other types of coatings and surface treatments are welcome. Special consideration will be given to contributions that address overarching investigations to link fundamental insights with application results.
MC3 Invited Speakers
- Aljaž Drnovšek, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia, “Tribological Contact Formation on PVD-Coated Tools”
MC4: Tribology and Mechanics of Coatings and Surfaces Poster Session