Ball-in-socket contact
Ball-in-socket contact
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Dear all,
I am looking at a problem which involves the contact mechanics of a ball in socket joint. I have been using Hertz theory and Timoshenko to study the contact pressure between the ball and socket joint. However, I also need to study the contact mechanics between the radius on the socket joint and the ball. From FE results, I know that the contact here is more elliptical and the contact stresses are higher. I just wondered if anyone know of any analytical models/theoretical models which can be used to study the contact when the ball contacts the radius of the socket.
Many Thanks
I am looking at a problem which involves the contact mechanics of a ball in socket joint. I have been using Hertz theory and Timoshenko to study the contact pressure between the ball and socket joint. However, I also need to study the contact mechanics between the radius on the socket joint and the ball. From FE results, I know that the contact here is more elliptical and the contact stresses are higher. I just wondered if anyone know of any analytical models/theoretical models which can be used to study the contact when the ball contacts the radius of the socket.
Many Thanks





RE: Ball-in-socket contact
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Greg Locock
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RE: Ball-in-socket contact
I appreciate everyone's input, thanks.
RE: Ball-in-socket contact
Cheers
Greg Locock
New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm?