DOI: 10.1063/1.1735043. Theory of Rolling Friction for Spheres

10.1063/1.1735043

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Abstract

A theory of rolling friction featuring the importance of elastic hysteresis losses is presented. A simple model of retarded elasticity is chosen to represent the physical properties of the material. A prediction resulting from the theory is that the coefficient of friction for a relatively hard sphere rolling on a softer base material should vary with speed so as to go through a maximum. This relationship resembles closely the variation of mechanical loss with frequency. The results are not restricted to rolling but also apply to well-lubricated sliding where shearing forces have been minimized. Although the theory is developed for a material with idealized physical properties, it nevertheless affords a basis for comparing real materials and for predicting their frictional properties in cases where deformation losses are predominant.

Bibliography

Flom, D. G., & Bueche, A. M. (1959). Theory of Rolling Friction for Spheres. Journal of Applied Physics, 30(11), 1725â1730.

Authors 2

D. G. Flom (first)
A. M. Bueche (additional)

References 9 Referenced 87

10.1080/14786441008520246 / Phil. Mag. (1952)
10.1088/0508-3443/6/3/302 / Brit. J. Appl. Phys. (1955)
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{'key': '2024020118464318700_r4', 'first-page': '379', 'volume': '12', 'year': '1956', 'journal-title': 'Lubrication Eng.'} / Lubrication Eng. (1956)
10.1088/0370-1328/71/6/312 / Proc. Phys. Soc. (London) (1958)
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10.1016/0043-1648(59)90002-X / Wear (1959)
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Type	When
Created	20 years, 4 months ago (April 22, 2005, 12:14 p.m.)
Deposited	1 year, 6 months ago (Feb. 1, 2024, 2:10 p.m.)
Indexed	1 month, 3 weeks ago (July 3, 2025, 11:10 a.m.)
Issued	65 years, 9 months ago (Nov. 1, 1959)
Published	65 years, 9 months ago (Nov. 1, 1959)
Published Print	65 years, 9 months ago (Nov. 1, 1959)

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BibTeX

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