Modeling of the elastic properties of contact between nominally flat rough surfaces using a new multiple point asperity model

A. Hariri, J. W. Zu, R. Ben Mrad

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Abstract

The asperities of rough surfaces have long been considered to be points higher than their immediate neighbors. Based on this concept, theories were developed for quantitatively understanding the nature of contact between rough surfaces. Recently it has been recognized that the above model for asperities is inadequate. Consequently, all the models that have been developed based on that model are inadequate as well. In this paper, based on a newly developed multiple-point asperity model, the elastic contact problem between nominally flat surfaces is reformulated. This leads to finding the deformed area, and load produced by the contact. The model is developed for the general form of isotropic rough surfaces with arbitrary height distribution and autocorrelation function (ACF). The microcontact areas generated by each asperity contact are considered to be circles. The Gaussian distribution of heights and exponential ACF are considered as a benchmark to compare the results of the new model with the existing models. Using results from numerical models developed by other groups, the new model is validated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006 - Tribology
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 5 Nov 200610 Nov 2006

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Tribology Division, TRIB
ISSN (Print)1071-6947

Conference

Conference2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period5/11/0610/11/06

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