Change Geometric Parameters and Forces

You can see the current settings of parameters like indenter radius, Normal or Tangential load within the Parameter and Single Results Window written in lilac letters ("Geometric parameter / Forces") after opening the program.

If you wish to change one or more of these settings you have two possibilities to call up the "Geometry, Forces " window which is responsible for it:

  1. Move the mouse to the "Parameter" button on the menu rail and open the scroll by clicking the left mouse button once
  2. Four options are given. Choose the forth square " Geometry, Forces " by clicking the left mouse button once

    The new window " Geometry, Forces " appears on the right of the Main Window

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  3. Move the mouse to the ninth symbol shown on the small symbol rail right under the menu rail

By clicking the left mouse button once the new window " Geometry, Forces " appears on the right of the Main Window

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Now you have the chance to change the geometric parameters and forces as you need them by clicking into the changeable squares and replace the numerical value.

After pressing the "OK" button the changed values appear straightaway in the Parameter and Single Results Window written in lilac letters. Besides, the Contact radius is recalculated right after a parameter change. For three layers this calculation might take quite a while.

You also may determine the Contact radius. In this case the program will calculate the required forces. This calculation is an iteration and might take some time, too.

When you choose the Spherical indenter on an uncoated substrate or on a substrate with one layer (see "Arrangement Button") you may also define a tangential force.

 

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