In addition, some theorems and their proofs are given as examples for the mathematical tools used in the models.
Models and Analysis of Quasistatic Contact This book is intended as a unified and readily accessible source for mathematicians, applied mathematicians, mechanicians, engineers and scientists, as well as advanced students.The second part presents many mathematical models of practical interest and demonstrates the close interaction and cross-fertilization between contact mechanics and the theory of variational inequalities. The first part describes models of the processes involved like friction, heat generation and thermal effects, wear, adhesion and damage.