Tyre-Road Interaction: Experimental Investigations About the Friction Coefficient Dependence on Contact Pressure, Road Roughness, Slide Velocity and Temperature

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flavio Farroni ◽  
Michele Russo ◽  
Riccardo Russo ◽  
Francesco Timpone
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Disk Surface ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Vertical Load ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Roughness ◽  
Glass Marble ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Incremental Encoder ◽  
Pin On Disk

In this paper the results of an experimental activity carried out with the aim to investigate on the frictional behaviour of visco-elastic materials in sliding contact with road asperities is presented. Experiments are carried out using a prototype of pin on disk machine whose pin is constituted by a specimen of rubber coming from a commercial tyre while the disk may be in glass, marble or abrasive paper. Tests are performed both in dry and wet conditions. Roughness of the disk materials is evaluated by a tester and by a laser scan device. Temperature in proximity of the contact patch is measured by pyrometer pointed on the disk surface in the pin trailing edge, while room temperature is measured by a thermocouple. Sliding velocity is imposed by an inverter controlled motor driving the disk and measured by an incremental encoder. Vertical load is imposed applying calibrated weights on the pin and friction coefficients are measured acquiring the longitudinal forces signal by means of a load cell. As regards to the road roughness, the experimental results show a marked dependence with road Ra index. Dry and wet tests performed on different micro-roughness profiles (i.e. glass and marble) highlighted that friction coefficient in dry conditions is greater on smoother surfaces, while an opposite tendency is shown in wet conditions. Although affected by uncertainties the results confirm the dependence of friction on temperature, vertical load and track conditions.

Experimental Investigations on Rubber Friction Coefficient Dependence on Visco-Elastic Characteristics, Track Roughness, Contact Force, and Slide Velocity

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flavio Farroni ◽  
Riccardo Russo ◽  
Francesco Timpone
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Friction Mechanisms ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Sliding Velocity ◽  
Theoretical Dependence ◽  
Glass Marble ◽  
Rubber Friction ◽  
Pin On Disk ◽  
Mechanisms Of Adhesion ◽  
Elastic Characteristics

ABSTRACT The results of an experimental activity, carried out using a prototype of pin on disk machine and aimed at investigating the frictional behavior of visco-elastic materials in sliding contact with rigid asperities, are presented. The pin is a rubber specimen coming from three different passenger automotive tires, while the disk is covered with glass, marble, or 3M anti-slip tape surfaces. Tests, performed both in dry and wet conditions, highlighted that the friction coefficient is strongly influenced by the effect that surface roughness plays on friction mechanisms of adhesion and hysteresis. The results confirmed the theoretical dependence of friction on vertical load, sliding velocity, rubber characteristics, and track conditions.

Prediction of Adhesion Friction Coefficient Using Two Different Models for Tire Tread Rubber Compounds

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. H. Espósito ◽  
E. S. Velasco ◽  
A. J. Marzocca
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Contact Layer ◽  
Friction Model ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
The Road ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Linear Friction ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Adhesion Friction

ABSTRACT Two proposed methods to determine the adhesion friction coefficient were validated by experimental results of two types of rubber compounds at different sliding velocities under dry conditions. The experimental results were measured from a linear friction tester, while the viscoelastic friction coefficient was estimated using the Persson's contact theory. Adhesive friction (model 1) was derived from the deconvolution of dry friction coefficient in two Gaussian-like curves. Interesting results were obtained using the deconvoluted method in the range of intermediate sliding velocities where preponderant contribution to the adhesion friction is replaced by the viscoelastic friction. Fitting parameter results were in good general agreement with values derived from the literature, confirming the influence of the mechanical properties of the compound and substrate texture on the proposed adhesion frictional method. The second adhesive friction model (model 2) was based on the confinement rheology of rubber chains on the contact with the asperities of the road surface. We demonstrated that acceptable adhesion friction results were achieved from a dynamic viscosity test at low frequencies, confirming the applicability of the proposed rheological model. Moreover, the relationship between the rubber composition and the modified contact layer along with the likely interphase reaction are also discussed.

Experimental Investigations of the Rubber-Asphalt Sliding Pair Dynamics

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ante Bozˇic´ ◽  
Ivan Petrovic´ ◽  
Nedjeljko Peric´ ◽  
Jadranko Matusˇko
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Friction Force ◽  
Contact Surface ◽  
Friction Model ◽  
Laboratory Model ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Dynamic Friction ◽  
The Road ◽  
Friction Models

A laboratory model for experimental investigations of the rubber-asphalt sliding pair has been designed with the purpose of better understanding of dynamic behavior of the friction force in the contact patch between the car tire and the road. Its design is described and some experimental results are given. These results confirm that it is essential to use a dynamic friction model in order to describe friction force in contact between the car tire and the road. Moreover, they indicate that the existing dynamic friction models night be physically incorrect regarding the change of friction coefficient for an asperity bristle passing through the contact surface.

Effects of physically deposited multilayer graphene platelet and graphite on tribological performance of alumina on alumina contact

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huaping Xiao ◽  
Shuhai Liu ◽  
Dongxiao Han ◽  
Deguo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Adhesion Force ◽  
Expanded Graphite ◽  
Disk Surface ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Multilayer Graphene ◽  
Wear Performance ◽  
Graphene Platelet ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Pin On Disk

Multilayer graphene platelet and expanded graphite were deposited on alumina disk surface and their effects on tribological performance of an alumina–alumina contact in different environments were evaluated using a pin-on-disk tribometer. Experimental results indicate that coefficients of friction at the contact are reduced by deposited particles due to their lubricating effect. It is interesting to find that wear of the contact in dry conditions is less than that under liquid lubrication. Tribofilm plays a key role in the wear reduction performance. In liquid media, however, formation of tribofilm is limited due to fluid flow and formed thin tribofilm is not able to protect the contact from wear. Experimental results show that formation of tribofilm is improved by both multilayer graphene platelet and expanded graphite. This is attributed to the higher adhesion force between graphene and alumina than that between alumina and alumina. The findings demonstrate that deposition of graphene-based materials onto alumina surface hold the promise of providing a new pathway to increase the anti-wear performance of alumina and possibly other ceramics.

scholarly journals Road Roughness Estimation Based on the Vehicle Frequency Response Function

Actuators ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Qingxia Zhang ◽  
Jilin Hou ◽  
Zhongdong Duan ◽  
Łukasz Jankowski ◽  
Xiaoyang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Response ◽  
Response Function ◽  
Frequency Response Function ◽  
Gaussian White Noise ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Time Shift ◽  
Ride Quality ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Roughness ◽  
Measured Response

Road roughness is an important factor in road network maintenance and ride quality. This paper proposes a road-roughness estimation method using the frequency response function (FRF) of a vehicle. First, based on the motion equation of the vehicle and the time shift property of the Fourier transform, the vehicle FRF with respect to the displacements of vehicle–road contact points, which describes the relationship between the measured response and road roughness, is deduced and simplified. The key to road roughness estimation is the vehicle FRF, which can be estimated directly using the measured response and the designed shape of the road based on the least-squares method. To eliminate the singular data in the estimated FRF, the shape function method was employed to improve the local curve of the FRF. Moreover, the road roughness can be estimated online by combining the estimated roughness in the overlapping time periods. Finally, a half-car model was used to numerically validate the proposed methods of road roughness estimation. Driving tests of a vehicle passing over a known-sized hump were designed to estimate the vehicle FRF, and the simulated vehicle accelerations were taken as the measured responses considering a 5% Gaussian white noise. Based on the directly estimated vehicle FRF and updated FRF, the road roughness estimation, which considers the influence of the sensors and quantity of measured data at different vehicle speeds, is discussed and compared. The results show that road roughness can be estimated using the proposed method with acceptable accuracy and robustness.

Predicting the wear coefficient and friction coefficient in dry point contact using continuum damage mechanics

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Ghatrehsamani ◽  
Saleh Akbarzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Point Contact ◽  
Continuum Damage Mechanics ◽  
Continuum Damage ◽  
Wear Coefficient ◽  
Mechanics Model ◽  
Pin On Disk ◽  
Disk Test ◽  
The Continuum

Wear coefficient and friction coefficient are two of the key parameters in the performance of any tribo-system. The main purpose of the present research is to use continuum damage mechanics to predict wear coefficient. Thus, a contact model is utilized that can be used to obtain the friction coefficient between the contacting surfaces. By applying this model to the continuum damage mechanics model, the wear coefficient between dry surfaces is predicted. One of the advantages of using this model is that the wear coefficient can be numerically predicted unlike other methods which highly rely on experimental data. In order to verify the results predicted by this model, tests were performed using pin-on-disk test rig for several ST37 samples. The results indicated that the wear coefficient increases with increasing the friction coefficient.

Comparison in Tribological Properties of YBa2Cu3OX/Ag and Bi2Sr2CaCu2OX/Ag Self-Lubricating Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Hua Tang ◽  
Wen Jing Li ◽  
Chang Sheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Superconducting Transition ◽  
Friction Test ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Structure And Morphology ◽  
Disk Friction ◽  
Pin On Disk ◽  
Self Lubricating Composites

The YBa2Cu3Ox/Ag and Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox/Ag self-lubricating composites were prepared using powder metallurgic method. The crystal structure and morphology of the as-synthesized samples were characterized by XRD and SEM. The YBa2Cu3Ox/Ag and Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox/Ag self-lubricating composites were found to compose of superconductor phase and Ag phase. The tribological properties from ultra-low temperature to room temperature of the composites were studied by pin-on-disk friction test. It was found that the friction coefficients of pure YBa2Cu3Ox(YBCO) and Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox(BSCCO) were both dropped abruptly when the temperature cooled below the superconducting transition temperature. At room temperature, the friction coefficient of pure YBa2Cu3Oxis 0.68~0.95, when mixing 15wt% Ag, the friction coefficient of the sample decreased to the lowest value 0.11. The friction coefficient of pure Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox is 0.15~0.17, When Ag content reach 10wt%, the coefficient was lowest (average value is 0.13). The addition of appropriate amount of Ag obviously improve the tribological property of YBCO, while only slightly meliorate that of BSCO. On the other hand, the YBCO/Ag composites exhibit better tribological properties than BSCCO/Ag composites at higher load under the same experimental condition.

EXTERNAL PARTICLE SHAPE ANALYSIS AND ITS EFFECT ON TRIBOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF DISC BRAKE

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Fawwaz Abdul Aziz ◽  
Mohd Kameil Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Particle Shape ◽  
Silica Sand ◽  
Variable Load ◽  
Shape Effect ◽  
Disc Brake ◽  
External Particle ◽  
The Road ◽  
Open Design

The open design of disc brake and its location close to the road surface may lead the road particles of various sizes and shapes to enter in between brake pads and disc rotor. This study presents an experimental approach to determine the particle shape effect on friction and wear characteristics of OEM disc brake under different operating condition. Two types of external particles which are road particles and silica sand with two range of size of 200 µm and 400 µm were used. Testing was conducted for variable load and sliding speed. Presence of external particle with various size and shape affect the wear rate, friction coefficient and surface topography of the brake pad. Smaller particle generated more wear. Moreover, the particles which have sharped shape or high angularity resulted in higher weight loss of the pad and contribute to greater formation of compacted wear debris. Wear rate and friction coefficient also increase with contact pressure.   

The Time Domain Simulation of Non-Stationary Road Roughness

2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 1238-1242
Author(s):  
Hao Wang ◽  
Xiao Mei Shi
Keyword(s):  
Power Spectrum ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Time History ◽  
Random Excitation ◽  
Power Spectrum Density ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Roughness ◽  
Spectrum Density ◽  
History Of

The input of road roughness, which affects the ride comfort and the handling stability of vehicle, is the main excitation for the running vehicle. The time history of the road roughness was researched with the random phases, based on the stationary power spectrum density of the road roughness determined by the standards. Through the inverse Fourier transform, the random phases can be used to get the road roughness in time domain, together with the amplitude. Then, the time domain simulation of the non-stationary random excitation when the vehicle ran at the changing speed, would also be studied based on the random phases. It is proved that the random road excitation for the vehicle with the changing speed is stationary modulated evolution random excitation, and its power spectrum density is the stationary modulated evolutionary power spectrum density. And the numerical results for the time history of the non-stationary random inputs were also provided. The time history of the non-stationary random road can be used to evaluate the ride comfort of the vehicle which is running at the changing speed.

scholarly journals Boundary Layers on Rough Compressor Blades

1972 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Bammert ◽  
R. Milsch
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Boundary Layers ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Compressor Blades ◽  
Turbulent Transition ◽  
Good Reproduction ◽  
Compressor Efficiency

Blades of axial flow compressors are often roughened by corrosion or erosion. There is only scant information about the influence of this roughening on the boundary layers of the blades and thereby on the compressor efficiency. To obtain detailed information for calculating the efficiency drop due to the roughness, experimental investigations with an enlarged cascade have been executed. The results enabled to develop new formulas for a modified friction coefficient in the laminar region and for the laminar-turbulent transition and the separation points of the boundary layer. Thus, together with the Truckenbrodt theory, it was possible, to get a good reproduction of the experimental results.

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