International standardization and organizations in the field of tribology

Abstract

Wide tribology concept through the knowledge interaction from physics, chemistry and various engineering disciplines, has put tribology in a group with interdisciplinary sciences. This work gives information about the international standardization in the field of tribology, International Tribology Council, whose members consist of 36 national tribology society and associations from 34 countries worldwide and an overview of other international and regional organizations and institutions. Analysis of ISO, IEC and EN standards in various fields related to tribology and a view of the structure of most significant ISO Technical Committees related to standardization in tribology fields are presented.

Citation

Dašić, P., Franek, F., Assenova, E. and Radovanović, M. (2003), "International standardization and organizations in the field of tribology", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 55 No. 6, pp. 287-291. https://doi.org/10.1108/00368790310496437