Theory of Adhesion-Hysteresis-Fatigue of Elastomeric Tribology and Experimental Demonstration

In order to solve the problem of elastomeric tribology better, the theory of adhesion-hysteresis-fatigue was established. The elastomeric friction was the compositive result of surface tension effects of adhesion and volume deformation effects of hysteresis. The nature mechanism of abrasion was cyclical fatigue damage. Many special phenomena of elastomeric tribology were well explained by this theory. The feasibility and accuracy of this theory about friction and wear were demonstrated by the experiment. The friction coefficient and the friction force could be calculated by formula (14) and the error could be controlled in the range of 6%. The apparent special wear rate could be calculated by formula (18) and the error could be controlled in the range of 7%.