| Symbols | ||
| Ei | modulus of elasticity | [GPa] |
| vi | poisson's ratio | [-] |
| E' | effective modulus of elasticity | [GPa] |
| ri | radius sphere body 1, 2 | [m] |
| R' | effective radius | [m] |
| Rp | 0.2% Yield strength | [MPa] |
| a,b | contact radii | [m] |
| pm | mean contact pressure | [GPa] |
| pmax | maximum contact pressure | [GPa] |
| F | normal load | [N] |