High order revolution surfaces are often used in electrical contacts/micro-contacts or in miniature thrust bearings. This paper advances general contact formulae for these bounding surfaces. In a particular case, these relations yield known Hertz pressure distribution and contact elements. Then, the contacts between fourth and sixth order surfaces are analyzed.
Volume Subject Area:
Contact Mechanics and Friction
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