 ##  [Hertz Contact Theory](/hertz-contact-theory) 

  ##  [Hertz Contact Theory](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/hertz-contact-theory-0) 

  
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Definition

A classical elastic contact model that predicts contact geometry, pressure distribution and local elastic deformation for two smooth, nonconforming elastic bodies pressed together under normal load, under assumptions of linear elasticity, small strains, frictionless contact and nonadhesive surfaces.