Thermoelastic Crack and Contact Problems

这项研究涉及的问题的分析调查， 动接触下的断裂，其中， 由接触应力和弹性应力组成 由热变形产生的。 该项目将考虑 各向同性（金属）和各向异性材料（复合材料和 非金属）。 这项研究的结果将是重要的， 摩擦学应用，如轴承、齿轮、制动器和铁路 车轮.

This research deals with an analytical investigation of the problem of fracture under a moving contact, where the driving force for failure consists of both the contact stresses and the elastic stresses generated by thermal distortions. The project will consider both the isotropic (metals) and anisotropic materials (composites and non-metals). The result of this research will be important in many tribological applications, such as bearings, gears, brakes, and railway wheels.