Hysteretic friction in elastomer-rough surface contacts: A continuum mechanics approach without empirical parameters

Key Points

• Hysteretic friction is effectively analyzed in elastomer-rough surface interactions, leading to new insights.
• Key findings suggest that continuum mechanics provides an accurate model for these complex contacts.
• Analysis employs a novel theoretical framework without relying on empirical parameters.
• Implications of this work may advance understanding of contact mechanics in various engineering applications.