Abstract: Over the past few years, the importance of nanoscale technology in industries, such as data storage, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMs), and conventional sliding and rolling element bearings, ...

Abstract: Statistical and fractal approaches for characterizing surface topography have been used widely in contact mechanics. In the present study, a comparison is conducted between contact mechanics results ...

Abstract: The authors should be commended for tackling a subject that is in much need of additional experimental investigations. It is very difficult to make these measurements, and the authors have ...

Abstract: This study compares the flattening and indentation approaches for modeling single asperity contacts in order to reveal quantitatively their different behaviors in terms of the constitutive ...

Abstract: A new experimental apparatus is used to measure the static friction between tin surfaces under various loads. After the data is collected it is then compared to an existing theoretical model. ...

Abstract: This work presents a finite element study of elasto-plastic hemispherical contact. The results are normalized such that they are valid for macro contacts (e.g., rolling element bearings) and ...

Abstract: A new multiscale model of thermal contact resistance (TCR) between real rough surfaces is presented, which builds on Archard’s multiscale description of surface roughness. The objective of this ...

Abstract: The naturally occurring structure of articular cartilage has proven to be an effective means for the facilitation of motion and load support in equine and other animal joints. For this reason, ...

Abstract: Electrical contacts influence the reliability and performance of relays, electrical connectors, high power connectors, and similar systems, and are therefore a key region which needs to be ...