Recent Advancements in Fractal Geometric-Based Nonlinear Time Series Solutions to the Micro-Quasistatic Thermoviscoelastic Creep for Rough Surfaces in Contact

Figure 7

Experimental results and Analytical Isochronous Stress-Strain creep curves for constant (𝑡/𝜏) and various bulk temperatures.

(a) Kelvin-Voigt Medium, 𝐷=1.4, 𝑡/𝜏≈44, Δ𝑇=0, Δ𝑇=100, and Δ𝑇=200

(b) Kelvin-Voigt Medium, 𝐷=1.5, 𝑡/𝜏≈42, Δ𝑇=0, Δ𝑇=100, and Δ𝑇=200

(c) Standard Linear Solid, 𝐷=1.4, 𝑡/𝜏≈1680, Δ𝑇=0, Δ𝑇=100, and Δ𝑇=200

(d) Standard Linear Solid, 𝐷=1.5, 𝑡/𝜏≈1100, Δ𝑇=0, Δ𝑇=100, and Δ𝑇=200