Fractal model of elastic-plastic contact between rough surfaces

Journal of Tribology

Volumn 113, Issue 1, 1991, Pages 1-11

  Majumdar, A ^a   Bhushan, B ^b  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b IBM ALMADEN RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 84977885573     PISSN: 07424787     EISSN: 15288897     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1115/1.2920588     Document Type: Article

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