The paper considers the behavior of third bodies in dry contacts. A description of the
mechanism operating in contacts is given and the influence of external parameters outlined …

Tribologists are confronted on a daily basis by the need to understand the causes and
consequences of friction on the behaviour of bodies in contact. Understanding contact …

As the rheology of the third body does not only depend on its mechanical properties,
classical discrete element simulations are not capable of modeling its flows. Consequently …

The behavior of granular flow during a sliding contact is difficult to predict. As observed in
the literature, the most commonly used tools for simulating sheared granular flows are the …

This study describes the development of a novel stall-detection methodology for low-speed
axial-flow fans. Because aerodynamic stall is a major potential cause of mechanical failure …

A new method for determining the heat transfer coefficient for air flowing steadily through
beds of particles is presented. In this technique, a step change in the inlet air temperature is …

In this work, we present a numerical framework for the modelling of friction and wear of
rough surfaces. This framework is based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM), and aims …

The present paper proposes an extension of the classical discrete element method used to
study third body flows. Based on the concept of the tribological triplet proposed by Godet …

In this paper, a sensing device specifically for measuring deformations of high temperature
pipes is designed, and its applicability is verified both experimentally and theoretically. First …

The effect of the coefficient of kurtosis, as a measure of third order nonlinearity, on the
distribution of wave height maxima has been investigated. Measurements of the surface …