Forthcoming Institute Conferences
Advanced Measurement Techniques in Tribology
Date: | Wednesday October 15 2008 |
Venue: | Institute of Physics, London, UK |
Organised by: | the Tribology group of the Institute of Physics |
Introduction
This one day conference aims to provide information on, and promote the use of, exciting and useful experimental techniques which are now available to those studying friction, wear, and lubrication. Areas covered range from nano-scale methods of AFM friction measurement and nano-indentation, to novel remote sensing techniques, such as those using ultrasonic and electrostatic probes. Advances in the area of metrology are reviewed, and from a commercial viewpoint, the development tribo-testing equipment is described. Finally, fluorescence and thermal imaging of lubricated contacts are explored.
Programme
| 9:30 | Registration and Coffee |
| 10:00 | Making Tribological Measurements Professor Mark Gee (The National Physics Laboratory) |
| 10:30 | Friction Force Microscopy: Contact Mechanics and Applications in the Analysis of Monolayers, Polymers and Fibres Professor Graham Leggett (The University of Sheffield) |
| 11:00 | Nanotribology: Recent advances in Nano-Scratch and Nano-Wear of Thin Films Dr Ben Beake (Micro Materials) |
| 11:30 | Investigating Tribological Contacts with Reflected Ultrasound Professor Rob Dwyer-Joyce (The University of Sheffield) |
| 12:00 | Lunch and Tribology Group Annual General Meeting |
| 14:00 | Electrostatic Charge based Condition Monitoring of Surfaces Professor Robert Wood (The University of Southampton) |
| 14:30 | Infrared Thermography and Fluorescence Techniques to Study Lubricated Contacts Dr Tom Reddyhoff, (Imperial College London) |
| 15:00 | Tribology Rig Design – Concept to Customer Dr Richard Baker (PCS Instruments) |
Registration Details
Key Dates
Early Registration Deadline | 1 October 2008 |
Cancellation Deadline | 8 October 2008 |
Registration Deadline | 10 October 2008 |
Registration Fees
The registration fee includes attendance at all lectures, refreshments and lunch.On-line Registration Fees
| Fees up to and including 1 October 2008 | Fees from 2 October 2008 |
Member | £67.00 | £87.00 |
Concessionary | £27.00 | £47.00 |
Non Member | £97.00 | £117.00 |
Student Non Member | £57.00 | £77.00 |
Hard Copy Registration Fees
| Fees up to and including 1 October 2008 | Fees from 2 October 2008 |
Member | £77.00 | £97.00 |
Concessionary | £37.00 | £57.00 |
Non Member | £107.00 | £127.00 |
Student Non Member | £67.00 | £87.00 |
See below for online and hardcopy registration
Membership Information
Members of the Institute of Physics
- All members of the Institute of Physics including those with an application pending
- Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
- Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
- Members of other Societies which have a Companion Society or collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics
Concessionary
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members of the Institute of Physics and those on a career break or a low income.
Non Members
Non members can now join the Institute of Physics for a 3 month period and during this time take advantage of membership benefits including attending conferences at the reduced members rate. For further information and to join, please see http://www.iop.org or contact membership@iop.org.
Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://members.iop.org or e-mail membership@iop.org
Registration
Register On-line and receive a £10 discount off your registration fee. On-line registrations is available only to those paying by debit or credit card. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete.
For those unable to register on-line, you can download the PDF Registration Form and return together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods.
Confirmation of Booking
On-line - Confirmation of your booking will appear on the screen prior to entering payment details. Please print this page for your records. Confirmation will follow via mail within five days of registering.
Registration via hard copy - Confirmation of your booking will be sent within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.
If you do not receive written confirmation within the dates specified above, please e-mail registrations@iop.org
Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 17.5%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.
Cancellations
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 8 October 2008 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept any cancellation made over the telephone, unless it is accompanied by a cancellation of the booking in writing). No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation from 9 October 2008.
Organisers
Co-ordinator:
Miss Lisa Cornwell
Meetings Co-ordinator
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London
W1B 1NT
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4916
Fax: +44 (0)20 7470 4900
E-mail: lisa.cornwell_AT_iop.org
Organiser:
Dr Tom Reddyhoff
Tribology Group
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Imperial College, London
London
SW7 2AZ
E-mail: t.reddyhoff_AT_imperial.ac.uk
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