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

9308486 Laursen这项研究启动奖（RIA）的目的是研究有限元方法在大非弹性变形物体摩擦机械接触问题中的应用。本研究将探索在有限元代码中有效地实现摩擦的物理驱动本构模型，以便真实地模拟诸如成形，切割和加工过程，骨科关节置换行为，板块构造和断层滑动等感兴趣的事件。＊＊＊

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. ***