Modeling contact problems with subsurface and surface-breaking cracks

Key Points

• Contact problems are effectively modeled using finite element analysis techniques, highlighting the influence of cracks.
• The analysis reveals that both subsurface and surface-breaking cracks significantly alter stress distributions within materials.
• Observational analysis employs advanced modeling to simulate how cracks affect material integrity in different contexts.
• Findings underscore the importance of addressing cracks in engineering to prevent unexpected failures in structures.