Year
2016
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Jie, A 3D Multiscale Simulation of Rough Surface Contacts at the Atomic Level, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Wollongong, 2016. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4897
Abstract
Investigating rough surface contacts at the atomic level is instrumental to the overarching understanding of tribology across the scales. Limitations of traditional techniques, such as purely atomistic and continuum simulations, motivate the development of multiscale simulations accounting for nanoscale contact.
In this work, multiscale models are developed, and applied to investigate rough surface contacts at the atomic level with consideration of elastic deformation, elasto-plastic deformation, effects of temperature and lubricant.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.