A linear programming formulation for incremental contact analysis

Srdan Šimunović, Sunil Saigal

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Abstract

A novel algorithm for the analysis of contact problems in elasticity has been presented in this paper. The algorithm is based on the boundary element method and a direct approximation of the contact complementarity conditions using linear programming. An incremental loading scheme has been developed to ensure an accurate approximation of the deformation path that the object experiences during the process of contact. Several numerical examples have been analysed to illustrate the validity of the proposed formulations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2703-2725
Number of pages23
JournalInternational Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
Volume38
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 30 1995

Keywords

  • boundary element method
  • contact mechanics

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