Calculation Approaches for Determining the Sliding Friction Coefficient – Analytical Consideration and FE-Modelling

Abstract: Microstructures on polymer surfaces are known to reduce friction and the visibility of scratches. Due to the complex interaction of multiple surface areas in contact with each other the prediction of coefficient of friction (COF) or wear is difficult and depends on an empirical solution. This article deals with possibilities of calculating the deforming part of friction via an analytical solution and a FE-model. In a first step the modelling of single contacts is demonstrated. The analytical calculation based on the Hertzian contact equations is extended regarding viscoelastic material parameters. The basic approach of FE-modelling is explained including calibration of the material model using the software MCalibration®. The article introduces the different procedures of simulating and modelling COF and wear taking into account the area of contact and resulting stress distribution. https://www.bibliothek.tu-chemnitz.de/ojs/index.php/innoTRAC/article/view/460

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Calculation Approaches for Determining the Sliding Friction Coefficient – Analytical Consideration and FE-Modelling ; volume:1 ; day:03 ; month:12 ; year:2020 ; innoTRAC journal ; 1 (03.12.2020)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Bergmann, André ; Dallinger, Niels ; Bensing, Timo ; Keil, Yvonne ; Golder, Markus ; Moneke, Martin

Further information

• DOI: 10.14464/innotrac.v1i0.460
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023032815350933221778
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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