A contribution to the theory of lubricated wear

A system of mathematical analysis is proposed to describe a complex interdisciplinary theory involving some controversial subsidiary topics. The new model is based upon Archard's theory and Halling and Finkin's solution, and incorporates the concept of the fractional film defect and the theory of Johnson et al. concerning the division of the load between the lubricating film and the contacting asperities under circumstances where both contribute to supporting the load. Theoretical and experimental results are compared.