Elastic contact between randomly rough surfaces: Comparison of theory with numerical results
Abstract
One of us recently developed a theory of contact mechanics for randomly rough surfaces [B.N.J. Persson, J. Chem. Phys. 115, 3840 (2001)]. In this paper we compare the results of the analytical model with (exact) numerical results. We also present some analytical results related to the theory.
- Publication:
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Physical Review B
- Pub Date:
- May 2002
- DOI:
- 10.1103/PhysRevB.65.184106
- Bibcode:
- 2002PhRvB..65r4106P
- Keywords:
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- 81.40.Pq;
- 62.20.-x;
- Friction lubrication and wear;
- Mechanical properties of solids