Rigid stamp indentation for a thermoelastic half-plane

A problem for the thermoelastic half-plane indented by a rigid punch of var ious shapes is solved explicitly in this paper by the method of analytical continuation. The effects of applied loadings, the profile of the punch and material properties on the contact stress under the punch face are studied in detail and shown in graphic form. A rigid punch of three different prof iles with or without friction is considered under the complete or incomplet e indentation condition. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved .