Partial slip contact problem between a transversely isotropic half-space of multi-ferroic composite medium and a spherical indenter

This article concerns partial slip contact problem of a composite medium half-space punched by a spherical indenter. The indenter is subjected to the normal indentation force, electric and magnetic loads, and then exerted by a progressively increasing tangential load. The tangential load, which is not sufficient to cause complete sliding, results in the contact region split into the slip region and the stick region. Coulomb friction law is...