An augmented Lagrangian technique combined with a mortar algorithm for modelling mechanical contact problems

A finite element formulation for three dimensional (3D) contact mechanics using a mortar algorithm combined with a mixed penalty-duality formulation from an augmented Lagrangian approach is presented. In this method, no penalty parameter is introduced for the regularisation of the contact problem. T...

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Autores: Cavalieri, Federico José, Cardona, Alberto
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/8764
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/8764
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Contact Mechanics
Augmented Lagrangian
Mortar Method
Mixed Penalty-Duality Approach
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Sumario:A finite element formulation for three dimensional (3D) contact mechanics using a mortar algorithm combined with a mixed penalty-duality formulation from an augmented Lagrangian approach is presented. In this method, no penalty parameter is introduced for the regularisation of the contact problem. The contact approach, based on the mortar method, gives a smooth representation of the contact forces across the bodies interface, and can be used in arbitrarily curved 3D configurations. The projection surface used for integrating the equations is built using a local Cartesian basis defined in each contact element. A unit normal to the contact surface is defined locally at each element, simplifying the implementation and linearisation of the equations. The displayed examples show that the algorithm verifies the contact patch tests exactly, and is applicable to large displacements problems with large sliding motions.