Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction Materials
This study evaluates the potential of ceramic materials as friction components in bridge bearings, focusing on durability and frictional behavior under high-load conditions. Bridge bearings traditionally use materials such as PTFE and UHMWPE, which suffer from wear, oxidation, and deformation over t...
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| description | This study evaluates the potential of ceramic materials as friction components in bridge bearings, focusing on durability and frictional behavior under high-load conditions. Bridge bearings traditionally use materials such as PTFE and UHMWPE, which suffer from wear, oxidation, and deformation over time, leading to costly maintenance and frequent replacements. To address these limitations, zirconia-based ceramics were selected for their high hardness, wear resistance, and low friction coefficient. Frictional tests on ceramic samples, including surface roughness adjustments and stress conditions, indicated a stable frictional performance with minimal wear over extended cycles. The results suggest that ceramic materials can maintain consistent frictional properties without lubricant use, potentially reducing bearing maintenance costs and extending their service life. These findings suggest that ceramics could serve as a promising alternative to conventional friction materials in bridge bearings by offering enhanced durability, reduced maintenance requirements, and improved operational reliability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-522c88965871476887b1202671342ba02025-01-10T13:14:37ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0115115210.3390/app15010152Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction MaterialsJi-Hun Park0Jung-Woo Lee1Department of Structural Engineering Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Goyang-si 10223, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Structural Engineering Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Goyang-si 10223, Republic of KoreaThis study evaluates the potential of ceramic materials as friction components in bridge bearings, focusing on durability and frictional behavior under high-load conditions. Bridge bearings traditionally use materials such as PTFE and UHMWPE, which suffer from wear, oxidation, and deformation over time, leading to costly maintenance and frequent replacements. To address these limitations, zirconia-based ceramics were selected for their high hardness, wear resistance, and low friction coefficient. Frictional tests on ceramic samples, including surface roughness adjustments and stress conditions, indicated a stable frictional performance with minimal wear over extended cycles. The results suggest that ceramic materials can maintain consistent frictional properties without lubricant use, potentially reducing bearing maintenance costs and extending their service life. These findings suggest that ceramics could serve as a promising alternative to conventional friction materials in bridge bearings by offering enhanced durability, reduced maintenance requirements, and improved operational reliability.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/152ceramic-friction materialfrictional behaviorbearing supportcoefficient of friction (COF)compression and friction testswear resistance |
| spellingShingle | Ji-Hun Park Jung-Woo Lee Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction Materials Applied Sciences ceramic-friction material frictional behavior bearing support coefficient of friction (COF) compression and friction tests wear resistance |
| title | Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction Materials |
| title_full | Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction Materials |
| title_fullStr | Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction Materials |
| title_full_unstemmed | Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction Materials |
| title_short | Friction Behavior of Ceramic Materials for the Development of Bridge-Bearing Friction Materials |
| title_sort | friction behavior of ceramic materials for the development of bridge bearing friction materials |
| topic | ceramic-friction material frictional behavior bearing support coefficient of friction (COF) compression and friction tests wear resistance |
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