Reduction of Static Friction by Sonic Vibrations

Hans D. Fridman, P. Levesque

Journal of Applied Physics · 1959 · 113 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

The effect of sonic vibrations on the coefficient of static friction was measured for highly polished, ground, and sand-pitted steel surfaces. The coefficient of static friction can virtually be reduced to zero as a result of increased vibrations at frequencies between 6 and 42 kc.

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