2D contact simulation of fretting specimens using IGABEM

Resumo

In this paper, the isogeometric boundary element method (IGABEM) is used for determining tractions
in contact problems. We simulate contact between a fretting pad and a metallic specimen, a usual experimental
configuration. The results are compared with standard boundary elements method and analytical results. The
analysis consists of evaluating tractions during one loading cycle, which includes normal and shear loads. After,
the results are validated using analytical formulae. Lastly, a performance comparison between each method is
presented.