An approximate numerical method for solving Cauchy singular integral equations composed of multiple implicit parameter functions with unknown integral limits in contact mechanics (Q2011238)

The authors propose an iterative numerical method to solve Cauchy singular integral equations composed of multiple implicit parameter functions, with unknown integral limits, and which are associated with the contact problem between two solid bodies with irregular surfaces. It is based on the quadrature method and uses the constraint function of the boundary by formulating the convergence criterion. Five examples are analysed by using the proposed method.