Equations for surface-object contact.

  • Thread starter Thread starter ScienceNerd36
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Contact
AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers on a project for the BT Young Scientist Awards, focusing on developing equations to predict the outcomes of surface-object contact. Key components of the equations include surface consistency, impact force, and height. A suggestion is made to reference Johnson's "Contact Mechanics" as a foundational resource. The participant seeks clarification and insights on the uniqueness of their project concept. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding physical interactions between objects and surfaces.
ScienceNerd36
Messages
79
Reaction score
0
Hello there my fellow physics fans!

I have decided to enter a national science competition in my potato obsessed homeland of Ireland called the "BT Young Scientist Awards".

I am simply looking for clarification of the uniqueness of my project concept:

I am planning on creating equations that predict the outcome of an object coming in contact with a surface.

If this description rings any bells please let me know.

Thanking you in advance for any help you may offer.

The Mysterious,
ScienceNerd36.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Just to clarify, the components of this equation may be: surface consistency, impact of force, heights etc.
 
I suggest one of the first books you look at be Johnson's Contact Mechanics.
 
Thanks
 

Thread 'Why can't Solar panels be hemispherical, or a curved strip type?'

comparing a flat solar panel of area 2π r² and a hemisphere of the same area, the hemispherical solar panel would only occupy the area π r² of while the flat panel would occupy an entire 2π r² of land. wouldn't the hemispherical version have the same area of panel exposed to the sun, occupy less land space and can therefore increase the number of panels one land can have fitted? this would increase the power output proportionally as well. when I searched it up I wasn't satisfied with...
View full post »

Similar threads

I What is the acceleration at the contact point between a wheel and surface?
Replies
17
Views
3K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 259)
Replies
1
Views
3K
Schools PGRE - A message to undergrads from physics grad school.
Replies
25
Views
8K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 251)
Replies
1
Views
2K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 231)
Replies
5
Views
3K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 231)
Replies
5
Views
3K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 266)
Replies
1
Views
3K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 253)
Replies
20
Views
5K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top