Contact mechanics

Two approaches for computational contact mechanics are explored to provide an accurate and robust numerical simulation of frictional contact. First, a novel quasi-static contact algorithm (Method of First Violation) is developed, which provides a solution over the load history t…

Contact mechanics of rough surfaces and surface wear will be considered. Two types of failures are considered. The first involving rapidly growing failure and the second fatigue type surface failure as a result of repetitive application of load cycle. The first type of failure w…