1 Kinematics of Contact -- 2 Three-Dimensional Frictionless Elastic Problems -- 3 Hertzian Contact -- 4 More General Problems for the Half Space -- 5 Axisymmetric Contact Problems -- 6 Two-Dimensional Frictionless Contact Problems -- 7 Tangential Loading -- 8 Friction Laws -- 9 Frictional Problems Involving Half Spaces -- 10 Asymptotic Methods -- 11 Receding Contact -- 12 Adhesive Forces -- 13 Beams, Plates, Membranes and Shells -- 14 Layered Bodies -- 15 Indentation Problems -- 16 Contact of Rough Surfaces -- 17 Thermoelastic Contact -- 18 Rolling and Sliding Contact -- 19 Elastodynamic Contact Problems -- 20 Impact -- 21 Appendices -- A Potential Function Solutions for Elasticity Problems -- B Integrals over Elliptical Domains -- C Cauchy Singular Integral Equations -- D Dundurs Bimaterial Constants -- Index.

This book describes the solution of contact problems with an emphasis on idealized (mainly linear) elastic problems that can be treated with elementary analytical methods. General physical and mathematical features of these solutions are highlighted. Topics covered include the contact of rough surfaces and problems involving adhesive (e.g. van der Waals) forces. The author is a well-known researcher in the subject with hands-on experience of the topics covered and a reputation for lucid explanations. The target readership for the book includes researchers who encounter contact problems but whose primary focus is not contact mechanics. Coverage is also suitable for a graduate course in contact mechanics and end-of-chapter problems are included.