Abstract
In this study, a numerical model for unilateral quasi-static contact between a rigid sphere and an elastic coating has been developed. The contact problem was solved using a numerical procedure based on the FFT technique, considering various coatings with different thicknesses and mechanical properties, implemented through a Matlab code. The model calculates the contact surface deformation and pressure field through a double iteration process. The first iteration solves the contact problem for a given indenter penetration, while the second iteration refines this penetration by minimizing the difference between the fixed and calculated loads. To achieve this, influence coefficients are derived from the elasto-static equations using the Papkovich-Neuber potentials. The study discusses the influence of coating thickness and friction coefficient value on the tribological behavior of the coating. The results indicate that contact pressure increases (ranging from 1.9 to 2.5) as the coating becomes thicker or more rigid (0.02 mm to 0.2 mm). Additionally, the tribological behavior of the coated surface is affected by the coating's thickness, hardness, and friction coefficient value. Importantly, this model demonstrates versatility by being applicable to both smooth and rough surfaces.
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