Finite‐Strain, Elasto‐Plastic Solution for Contact Problems
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 112, Issue 3
Abstract
The finite element method is used to solve contact problems. The approach is general and is used to solve contact problems between flexible bodies. A system of constitutive relations which are applicable to elasto‐plastic materials subjected to finite strains is used to obtain the deformations and stresses for the contact problems. The materials exhibit both kinematic and isotropic strain‐hardening. An incremental iterative procedure is used to solve this problem. The solution to the Hertz contact problem is presented to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed method.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 112 • Issue 3 • March 1986
Pages: 273 - 292
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Published online: Mar 1, 1986
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