The solution of elastic bodies in contact through the application of a conjugate gradient technique integrated with a finite element computer code is discussed. This approach is general, easily applied, and reasonably efficient. Furthermore the solution method is compatible with existing finite element computer programs. The necessary algorithm for use of the technique is described in detail. Numerical examples of two-dimensional frictionless contact problems are presented. It is found that the extent of the contact region and the displacements and stresses throughout the contacting bodies can be economically computed with precision.
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