Modelling a Coupled Thermoelectromechanical Behaviour of Contact Elements via Fractal Surfaces

Figure 18

Apparent contact surface at different load levels (at room temperature 20°C): 2% (a); 11.6% (b); 18.4% (c); 35% (d); 56% (e); 100% (f).

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