Research Needs And Opportunities In Friction

Special publication, sponsored by the ASME Center For Research and Technology Development and The National Science Foundation. This report analyzes current needs and opportunities for research in friction. Topics examined include Industrial Problems, Present Status, and Recent Advances. Contents include: Application Areas of Friction, Research Needs in Technological Applications, Scientific Progress and Opportunities, Organization and Education, Review of the Recommendations for Support by the National Science Foundation, Suggested Research Programs. This report is transcribed from the Reports of The Session chairmen by “Traugott E. Fischer”.