Tribology Laboratory

people
research
facilities
publications


Courses

syllabuses
office hours
homework
Bulletin Board


Contact

Office
e-mail
mailing address
driving directions


Glossary

Links


Printable Versions

ASTM 
Standard

Title Test Configuration
Materials (Measured Parameters)
 
B 460
(B-9 on metal powders)
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction and Wear of Sintered Metal Friction Materials under Dry Conditions
Friction materials versus metal 
k versus temperature)
B 461
(B-9 on metal powders)
Friction Characteristics of Sintered Metal Friction Materials Run in Lubricants
Friction materials versus metal 
k versus number of engagements and µk versus engagements)
B 526
(B-9 metal powders)
Coefficient of Friction and Wear of Sintered Metal
Friction materials versus gray cast iron 
k and µs )
D 1894
(D-20 on plastics)
Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Films and Sheeting
Plastic film versus stiff or other solids 
k and µs )
D 2047
(D-21 on polishes)
Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine
Flooring materials versus shoe heels and soles 
k and µs )
D 2394
(D-7 on wood)
Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Base Finish Flooring
Wood and wood-base flooring versus sole leather 
k and µs )
D 2714
(D-2 on lubricants)
Calibration and Operation of Alpha Model LFW-1 Friction and Wear Testing Machine
Steel ring versus steel block 
(lubrication with standard oil) (µk)
D 3028
(D-20 on plastics)
Kinetic Coefficient of Friction of Plastic Solids and Sheeting
Plastic sheets or solids versus other solids 
k and µs )
D 3108
(D-13 on textiles)
Coefficient of Friction, Yarn to Solid Material
Textile yarns versus solids 
k)
D 3247
(D-6 on paper)
Coefficient of Static Friction on Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard
Self-mated cardboard 
s)
D 3248
(D-6 on paper)
Coefficient of Static Friction of Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard (inclined plane method)
Self-mated cardboard 
s)
D 3334
(D-13 on textiles)
Testing of Fabrics Woven from Polyolefin Monofilaments
Self-mated woven fabric 
s)
D 3412
(D-13 on textiles)
Coefficient of Friction, Yarn to Yarn
Continuous filament and spun yarns self-mated 
k and µs )
E 303
(E-17 on traveled surfaces)
Measuring Surface Frictional Properties using the British Pendulum Tester
Rubber versus pavement 
(BPN, British Pendulum Number)
E 510
(E-17 on traveled surfaces)
Determining Pavement Surface Frictional and Polishing Characteristics using a Small Torque Device
Rubber versus pavement 
(TN, torque number)
E 670
(E-17 on traveled surfaces)
Side Force Friction on Paved Surfaces using the Mu-Meter
Tires versus pavement 
(µ) (Fdry - Fwet)
E 707
(E-17 on traveled surfaces)
Skid Resistance of Paved Surfaces using the North Carolina State University Variable Speed Friction Tester
Rubber tire versus pavement 
(variable speed number)
F 489
(F-13 on footwear)
Rating of Static Coefficient of Shoe Sole and Heel Materials as Measured by the James Machine
Leather and rubber sole and heel material versus walking surfaces 
s)
F 609 Test Method for Static-Slip Resistance of Footwear, Sole, Heel or Related Materials by Horizontal Pull Slipmeter (HPS)
Footwear materials versus walking surfaces 
s)
F 695-81
(F-13 on footwear)
Evaluation of Test Data Obtained by Using the Horizontal Slipmeter on the James Machine for Measurement of Static Slip Resistance of Footwear, Sole, Heel, or Related Materials
Footwear materials versus walking surfaces 
(reliable ranking of footwear for slip resistance) (µs)
F 732
(F-4 on medial and surgical materials)
Reciprocating Pin-on-Flat Evaluation of Friction and Wear Properties of Polymeric Materials for Use in Total Joint Prostheses
Materials for human joints 
k)