Assessing state of working objects using tribology

The University of Applied Science in Conservation-restoration in
Neuchatel (Switzerland) and its research department wants to start a
new scientific project in the field of technical heritage. The
purpose is to use the knowledge in tribology--science of friction,
lubrication and wear--to describe the functional state of a working
objects, like kinetic art or technical objects. That can help the
conservator to describe the state of technical parts in function. It
can be a useful tool to understand and recognize degradation traces
caused by the function of a technical object. This research can help
professionals to establish science-based recommendations regarding
to the ability of a working object to fulfill, or not, his function.

To prepare this project, I'm looking for publications, thesis or
other information about the friction, lubrication and wear of
working heritage.

Romain Jeanneret
Master of Arts HES-SO en Conservation-Restauration d'objets
scientifiques, techniques et horlogers
Assistant de recherche - Unite de recherche appliquee et
developpement
Haute Ecole Arc Conservation-Restauration


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