This paper provides a comprehensive review on the multiscale characterisation of interface
stresses in cold rolling considering both the random asperity deformation and lubrication …

Computational contact homogenization approach is applied to study friction anisotropy
resulting from asperity interaction in elastic contacts. Contact of rough surfaces with …

Predictions of the real contact area in metal forming processes are essential for the
calculation of friction and, consequently, the optimisation of energy consumption and quality …

Deep drawing is one of the most widely-used forming processes to manufacture automotive
body parts from sheet metal. In order to simulate deep drawing processes, a finite element …

The interaction between deformable bodies and rigid foundations undergoing finite strains is
explored in this work with the Method of Multiscale Virtual Power, unlocking novel insights …

Physical parameters, such as microscopic and roughness, play important roles in
microforming process due to an increasing ratio of surface to volume of the deformed …

This paper presents an investigation of the fracture behavior of X70 pipeline steel using the
acoustic emission (AE) monitoring technique. The AE monitoring technique is widely used in …

Micro flexible rolling aims to fabricate submillimeter thick strips with varying thickness profile,
where the surface quality of products is mainly determined by initial workpiece surface …

Surface roughness affects the friction behaviour, stress distribution and surface quality;
moreover this influence is more significant when scaling down the strip size. A novel …

SUMMARY A computational contact homogenization framework is established for the
modeling and simulation of soft matter friction. The main challenges toward the realization of …