Characterization Methodology of a Tribological Couple: Metal Matrix Composite/Brake Pads

• Published in: Materials characterization Vol. 40; no. 3; pp. 169 - 188
• Main Authors: Sallit, I., Richard, C., Adam, R., Robbe-Valloire, F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.03.1998; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science; rheology; Exact sciences and technology; Fatigue, corrosion fatigue, embrittlement, cracking, fracture and failure; Fatigue, embrittlement, and fracture; Materials science; Metals. Metallurgy; Physics; Treatment of materials and its effects on microstructure and properties; Brake lining; Aluminium base alloys; Composite materials; Methodology; Automotive industry; Mechanical properties; Silicon carbides; Wear resistance; Experimental study; Dispersion strengthened metal; Tribology

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