The derivation and application of a semi-infinite flat and rounded asymptotic frictionless contact

摘要

The solution is found for the contact pressure distribution between a semi-infinite flat and rounded, frictionless, elastic punch pressed onto an elastically similar half-plane. This is used to obtain an asymptotic form of wide-ranging applicability, for finding the near-edge contact pressure in a contact which is nearly complete in character, and this is illustrated by example.