- Article
Nonlinear Receding Contact Mechanics of Functionally Graded Layers for Aerospace Structures: A Symmetry-Based Analytical and FEM Study
- Ahmad Abushattal,
- Merve Terzi,
- Ayşegül Eyüboğlu,
- Murat Yaylacı,
- Dursun Murat Sekban,
- Safa Nayır,
- Ecren Uzun Yaylacı,
- Deshinta Arrova Dewi and
- Ahmet Birinci
Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are widely applied in spacecraft structural design, thermal protection systems, and planetary landing mechanisms, benefiting from their ability to resist large thermal, pressure, and force gradients. To assess str...

