The contact problem of a circular rigid punch on piezomagnetic materials

Abstract

In this project; a general theory for the axisymmetric indentation of piezomagnetic solids by a fiat rigid punch is presented within the context of fully coupled linear model, in the absence of friction or adhesion. It is shown tha-t the coupling has a significant effect on the indentation force and the magnetic flux through the contact area. In addition, an experiment on the material Terfenol-D was carried out to confirm the theoretical results. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.