BEM and FEM analysis of Signorini contact problems with friction

• DOI: 10.1007/s00466-003-0441-4
• Publication Date: 2003-11-21T21:17:54Z
• Authors: C. Renaud; Z.-Q. Feng
• Keywords: 0203 mechanical engineering; 0211 other engineering and technologies; 02 engineering and technology

In this paper, we present a comparative study of the boundary element method (BEM) and the finite element method (FEM) for analysis of Signorini contact problems in elastostatics with Coulomb's friction law. Particularities of each method and comparison with the penalty method are discussed. Numerical examples are included to demonstrate the present formulations and to highlight its performance.