RIA: Computational Evaluation of Material Response in Mechanical Systems Involving Contact and Friction

9308486劳森这个研究启动奖的目的是研究有限元方法在经历大非弹性变形的物体的摩擦机械接触问题上的应用。这项研究将探索在有限元程序中有效地实现物理激励的摩擦本构模型，以便逼真地模拟感兴趣的事件，如形成、切割和加工过程、骨科关节置换的行为、板块构造和断层滑动。***

9308486 Laursen The purpose of this research initiation award (RIA) is to conduct research on the application of finite element methods to problems involving frictional mechanical contact of bodies undergoing large inelastic deformations. This investigation will explore the efficient implementation within finite element codes of physically motivated constitutive models for friction in order to realistically simulate such events of interest as forming, cutting and machining processes, the behavior of orthopedic joint replacements, plate tectonics and fault slippage. ***