Damping behaviour of different materials in fretting contact – Experiment and simulation using finite element method

The fretting behaviour of three different material pairings was investigated, to compare their suitability for the application as a damping-element. The transition from partial to gross slip occurs at different amplitudes and friction forces depending on the pairing. The experimental data were used to derive a material law that can be implemented in thin film elements in a finite element environment. The simulation model can be adapted to different materials.