Leibniz-Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe (IVW) has been active in the research field of fibre composites for more than 30 years, from the concept to the finished part. During this time, it has also been ...

describes friction-based surfacing techniques for surface modification to improve resistance to corrosion and wear and change surface chemistry emphasizes industrial applications describes existing ...

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 ...

Consider the energy generated when the brakes of a Boeing 767 engage during landing: The plane has a maximum mass of 158,000 kg (350,000 lb) and a typical landing speed of 178 mph (287 kph). According ...