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Friction Material Composites

Materials Perspective

  • Explains in stages a new concept of BFMC Brake friction material composite
  • Explains friction from the basic to the latest understanding at the nanolevel applied to braking needs
  • Defines the system as non linear supported with the detailed test results and with many illustrations
  • Discusses in detailed processes and route selection based on material sensitivities and functional requirements
  • Gives clear instructions to auto industry for designing the brake system

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Materials Science (SSMATERIALS)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXV
  2. Frictional Force—Introduction

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 1-61
  3. Rolling Motion

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 87-114
  4. Formulation Design

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 115-172
  5. Design of Experiments

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 173-183
  6. BFMC—Processing

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 185-252
  7. BFMC—Formulations and Processes

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 253-265
  8. Laws and Rules Governing Friction Materials

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 267-270
  9. Total Quality Management

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 271-289
  10. Test Requirements in an Automotive BFMC Design

    • K. L. Sundarkrishnaa
    Pages 291-320
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 321-329

About this book

Friction Material Composites is the first volume of the five volumes which strongly educates and updates engineers and other professionals in braking industries, research and test labs. It explains besides the formulation of design processes and its complete manufacturing input. This book gives an idea of mechanisms of friction and how to control them by designing .The book is  useful for designers  of automotive, rail and aero industries for designing the brake systems effectively with the integration of friction material composite design which is critical. It clearly  emphasizes the driving  safety and how serious designers should  select the design input. The significance of friction material component like brake pad or a liner as an integral part of the brake system of vehicles is explained. AFM pictures at nanolevel illustrate broadly the explanations given.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Chennai, India

    K. L. Sundarkrishnaa

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