• Split friction (or μ (mu) - split) is a road condition that occurs when the friction significantly differs between the left and the right wheelpath. The...
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    Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other. Types of friction...
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    layer of asphalt. A specific road safety problem is split friction or μ (mu) - split; when the friction significantly differs between the left and the right...
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    In fluid dynamics, friction loss (or frictional loss) is the head loss that occurs in a containment such as a pipe or duct due to the effect of the fluid's...
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    Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining process that uses a non-consumable tool to join two facing workpieces without melting the workpiece...
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    Rolling resistance, sometimes called rolling friction or rolling drag, is the force resisting the motion when a body (such as a ball, tire, or wheel) rolls...
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    effect of friction on a shock-sensitive, chemically impregnated card strip (similar to that used in a cap gun). One chemical used for the friction strip is...
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    Brake (redirect from Friction brake)
    prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction. Most brakes commonly use friction between two surfaces pressed together to convert the...
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  • curve is a fundamental concept in the field of tribology. It shows that friction in fluid-lubricated contacts is a non-linear function of the contact load...
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  • sections are forced back out to their original position and increase the friction between the nut and the fastener, creating the locking action. High strength...
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