Extension of Hertzian Theory for Bodies With a Single Coating

The Hertzian theory is a convenient tool for analyzing counterformal bodies in mechanical contacts. However, it is limited to homogeneous materials. This paper reports the results from recent research that extends the Hertzian contact theory to layered materials. Numerical analyses are conducted to evaluate the accuracy of the formulas of the extended Hertzian theory, and the comparison with numerical solutions indicates that the formulas have sufficient accuracy.