This example problem simulates wear at a contact surface. The wear occurs at the interface between a hemispherical ring rotating over a flat ring. Wear characteristics demonstrated include removal of material due to wear, changes in contact pressure and area due to wear, and a continuous decrease of the wear rate in steady-state conditions.

The following features and capabilities are highlighted:

You can also perform this example analysis entirely in the Ansys Mechanical Application. For more information, see Contact Surface Wear Simulation in the Mechanical Technology Showcase: Example Problems.