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 Based on Case 3: Sphere Between Two Parallel Planes 

Elastic Compression Calculator is a web-based tool for calculating the elastic compression of spheres and cylinders at point and line contact.

Elastic Compression of Spheres and Cylinders
at Point and Line Contact
Jack A. Stone and Jay H. Zimmerman

Elastic Compression Conditions
Based on Case 3: Sphere Between Two Parallel Planes

InputAmount
Applied Force:
Diameter of Ball:
Material of Ball*:
     Young's Modulus*:
     Poisson's Ratio*:
Material of First Plane*:
     Young's Modulus*:
     Poisson's Ratio*:
Material of Second Plane*:
     Young's Modulus*:
     Poisson's Ratio*:
*All calculations use accepted values for Young's Modulus and Poisson's Ratio unless you select Other for Material and enter new values for Young's Modulus and Poisson's Ratio.
Diagram for Case 3: Sphere Between Two Parallel Planes
Diagram for Case 3: Sphere Between Two Parallel Planes
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Date Created: Thursday, March 22, 2001
Last Updated: Thursday, April 28, 2005