On the Simulation of the Micro-Contact of Rough Surfaces Using the Example of Wet Friction Clutch Materials
Voelkel K, Rothemund M, Garibello SA, Kramer V, Pflaum H, Stahl K (2019)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 7
Journal Issue: 5
URI: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/7/5/41
DOI: 10.3390/lubricants7050041
Open Access Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/7/5/41
Abstract
Friction behavior in a sliding contact is strongly influenced by the surface topography of the bodies in contact. This also applies to friction clutches. Even small differences in surface topography may cause significant differences in friction behavior. Thus, it is important to be able to characterize the micro-contact of the rough sliding surfaces, which are, in the case of a clutch, steel plate and friction material. One important measure for the characterization of the micro-contact is the real area of contact. Another important aspect is the contact pattern. The article introduces a method to implement a FEM (Finite Element Method) model from real surface measurements. Real surface topography of the friction pairing is considered. The simulation method is applied to different friction pairings and operating conditions. Computational results with rough and smooth steel plates, new and run-in friction linings, and different nominal surface pressure verify the model. In addition, the results on real area of contact between a steel and a friction plate are compared with published values.
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APA:
Voelkel, K., Rothemund, M., Garibello, S.A., Kramer, V., Pflaum, H., & Stahl, K. (2019). On the Simulation of the Micro-Contact of Rough Surfaces Using the Example of Wet Friction Clutch Materials. Lubricants, 7(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants7050041
MLA:
Voelkel, Katharina, et al. "On the Simulation of the Micro-Contact of Rough Surfaces Using the Example of Wet Friction Clutch Materials." Lubricants 7.5 (2019).
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