Journal of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics
34, 1, pp. 43-56, Warsaw 1996
and Applied Mechanics
34, 1, pp. 43-56, Warsaw 1996
Nonsmooth mechanics and dynamic contact problems
The aim of this contribution is to present some applications of the Non-smooth Mechanics to the formulation of dynamic unilateral contact problems without and within friction. The study is concentrated on mechanical systems with finite degrees of freedom. The initial value problems are formulated and shocks are taken into account.