Journal of Tribology
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EISSN:1528-8897|ISSN:0742-4787|Disc:The Journal of Tribology publishes over 100 outstanding technical articles of permanent interest to the tribology community annually and attracts articles by tribologists from around the world. The journal features a mix of experimental, numerical, and theoretical articles dealing with all aspects of the field. In addition to being of interest to engineers and other scientists doing research in the field, the Journal is also of great importance to engineers who design or use mechanical components such as bearings, gears, seals, magnetic recording heads and disks, or prosthetic joints, or who are involved with manufacturing processes|Priority:12|Publisher:American Society of Mechanical Engineers|
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Wear Performance Study of a Spherical Shaft Designed Rotating Hinge Knee Prosthesis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study aims to assess the wear performance of the spherical shaft rotating hinge knee (RHK) prosthesis and examine particle release. The wear test was performed for the spherical shaft RHK prosthesis using a ... -
Optimized Design and Biomechanical Analysis of Novel Hollow-Porous Hip Prosthesis for Enhancing Bone–Implant Interactions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The increasing demand for total hip arthroplasty, driven by osteoarthritis in the elderly and trauma in younger patients, necessitates implants with high biocompatibility and mechanical longevity. Current metallic ... -
Failure Analysis of Retrieved Orthopedic Implants: Preliminary Visual Observations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. It is crucial to further analyze the causes of hip and knee replacement failure to better enhance the success and minimize the shortcomings of joint replacement in patient outcomes. The purpose of this study is ... -
A Historical Evaluation of Articular Cartilage Lubrication Studies Reveals Distinct Testing Approach Specific Behaviors
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Healthy articular cartilage can sustain near-frictionless motion within the joint; in vivo friction coefficients fall well within the superlubricity regime (<0.01). However, despite nearly a century of study, the ... -
A Neural Network Solution for Comprehensive Contact Analysis in Hard-On-Hard Hip Implants
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The contact mechanics of the cup–head tribo-pair in hip implants need to be studied to determine the effect of wear on the failure rates, which affect longevity. It is reported that the existing analytical models ... -
Quantification of the Real Contact Area of a Finger-Pad During Sliding Using a Novel Optical Coherence Tomography System and the Influence of Skin Thickness
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Understanding the interaction of skin with surfaces is important as there are many applications where this is important, such as medicine (skin grafts), bioelectronics (sensors, robotic hands, and wearable ... -
Multiplanar Creep Characterizations of the Functional Spinal Units of the Subaxial Cervical Spine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Spinal biomechanical testing protocols for specimen preconditioning and characterization of biomechanical creep vary widely and are only reported for pure moment, planar loading protocols, which do not factor in ... -
The Influence of Probe Curvature on Articular Cartilage Friction Measurements
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The potential lubrication mechanisms for articular cartilage remain as complex as the material itself. Many studies have examined systematically the effects of sliding velocity on the frictional response of ... -
Wear Behavior of Total Knee Arthroplasties as a Function of Size and Main Dimensions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A scientific disparity exists on the question of how total knee arthroplasty (TKA) size and the main dimensions of a TKA affect wear on the tibial insert. Although some results have been presented about the ... -
Rough Surface Electroadhesion Model for Meniscus-Driven Haptic Interfaces
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study develops an elastic-plastic statistical-based rough surface contact model incorporating a single-asperity electroadhesion formulation to predict meniscus-driven interfacial behavior between compliant ... -
Wear Performance Assessment of Total Ankle Replacement Prostheses: An ISO-Based Comparative Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Despite advancements in wear models for joint implants, comprehensive prediction of ankle implant wear remains challenging, and quantifying implant wear properties, crucial for preclinical evaluations, remains ... -
A Novel Method for Estimating Friction Boundary Conditions and Elastic Parameters of Soft Tissue Materials
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In endoscopic liver surgeries, biomechanical models can provide information for the surgery guidance systems, where elastic parameters and boundary conditions are important to improve computational accuracy. ... -
Influence of Acetabular Cup Elevation Height on Contact and Failure Analysis of Metal-on-Metal Hip Prosthesis Under Mild and Severe Microseparations for Regular and Risky Gait Loads
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Acetabular cup contact stress and failure analysis play a crucial role in estimating the durability of implants. Many studies have focused on the modification of acetabular cup design parameters to improve their ... -
Friction and Wear Studies of Nylon and Polyethylene Fiber-Reinforced UHMWPE Composites Under Dry Sliding
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)-based composites reinforced with chopped nylon and polyethylene (PE) fibers were fabricated through the compression moulding technique to study their tribological ... -
Novel Coordinate Measuring Technique for Quantifying Femoral Condyle Wear in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surface Deviation Mapping and Limitations of Profilometry
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. As the demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) increases, especially among younger patients, implant durability and wear quantification have become critical concerns. The primary objective of this study was to ... -
Tribological Analysis on Hybrid PEEK-Based Polymer Composites for Prosthetic Implant Applications
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Assessing the tribological nature of biomaterials is a prominent task before using them as an implant material. The current investigation deals with the high-performance polyether ether ketone (PEEK) polymer with ... -
Development of Bio-Metallic Implants Coated with Biopolymer for Composite Coating
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To enhance implants' biocompatibility, bone integration, and corrosion resistance, this research aims to coat a stainless steel 316L substrate with a bio-composite composed of chitosan (Chi) and polycaprolactone ... -
Effect of Surface Roughness and Jet Electrodeposition Process Parameters on the Friction Properties of Cu-HAp Coatings of Ti6AI7Nb Titanium Alloy
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Although Cu and hydroxyapatite (Cu-HAp) composite coatings can effectively improve the comfort and friction resistance of medical surgical titanium alloy implants, however, different jet electrodeposition parameters ... -
Contact Mechanics and the Human Body: Current Applications, Emerging Opportunities, and Market Potential Across Clinical Domains
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Contact mechanics has played a fundamental role in advancing our understanding of interfaces within human joints. The field has enabled groundbreaking discoveries and the development of artificial hip and knee ... -
Lubricating Performance and Antiwear Mechanism of Tallow Diamine Dioleates as an Additive of Engine Oil
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Low/zero-SAPS (sulfated ash, phosphorus, sulfur) additives are emerging as a critical development direction. The function of tallow diamine dioleates (CAS 61791-53-5) as an additive of engine oil was evaluated ...