Numerical EIM with 3D FFT for the contact with a smooth or rough surface involving complicated and distributed inhomogeneities

Qinghua Zhou, Xiaoqing Jin*, Zhanjiang Wang, Jiaxu Wang, Leon M. Keer, Qian Wang

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Abstract

This paper presents a numerical solution approach of solving smooth- and rough-surface contact problems involving distributed inhomogeneities with arbitrary shapes and different material properties, based on the numerical equivalent inclusion method (EIM). Full 3D FFT techniques and a mesh differential refinement scheme are incorporated into the proposed solution method to enhance the efficiency and flexibility. Comparative studies referencing the FEM and a simplified method demonstrate the efficiency and accuracy of the present method. Computations of several heterogeneous contact cases verify the capability of the method in solving complicated and rough-surface contact problems involving materials with distributed inhomogeneities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)91-103
Number of pages13
JournalTribology International
Volume93
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Funding

The authors would like to acknowledge the support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant nos. 51405316 , 51435001 , and 51475055 ), the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmission at Chongqing University , China (No. 0301002109162 ), and the Center for Surface Engineering and Tribology at Northwestern University , USA. Q.Z. and X.J. would also like to acknowledge the supports from the Starting Foundation of Sichuan University (No. 2014SCU11062 ) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. CDJZR14285501 ). Q.W. and L.M.K would also like to acknowledge the support from US National Science Foundation (CMMI-1434834).

Keywords

  • Distributed inhomogeneities
  • Fast Fourier transform
  • Numerical equivalent inclusion method
  • Rough-surface contact

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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