Abstract: A numerical model to predict static friction for metallic point contacts was developed and validated by comparison to experimental measurements using a specially designed test rig. Key aspects ...

Abstract: In tribological contact, frictional heating may lead to temperature rise, which in turn may result in thermal displacement of the contacting bodies. The quantification of these effects is desirable ...

Abstract: Sliding wear is a significant surface failure mode in many mechanical components. The magnitude of changes in surface topography due to wear may be comparable to or larger than the original ...

Abstract: Elastic-plastic contact of a smooth sphere and a half-space with a real machined surface is simulated using an integration-based multilevel contact model. The total surface deflection is composed ...