Analytical model of the blast wear intensity of metals based on a general arrangement for abrasive wear

The hypothesis that during the abrasive wear of metals the volume removed is proportional to the work of the shearing force in the surface region was used to derive an analytical arrangement for the intensity of blast wear in the stationary phase. Although the analysis is relatively general, the results are surprisingly clear. The analysis shows a good agreement with test results, explains some general tendencies of blast wear and illustrates the applicability of its hypotheses.