Irregularities present on a surface are often described as surface roughness or texture. These surface textures such as grooves and dimples impart friction, which is the force between two sliding ...

With the help of a magnetic fluid, researchers have designed surfaces with tunable friction, allowing them to control the movement of liquid droplets and other particles. Such surfaces could enable ...

To gain more confidence with FEA, it’s a good idea to first solve simple problems with pencil and paper. Many less-experienced users of finite-element-analysis (FEA) software often have no clue if the ...

Our faculty and students address the critical problems of surface failure that affects key components in advanced engines, manufacturing equipment and processes, bearings, batteries, and biomechanical ...