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  • Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Mechanics

Background:

  • Engineering surface topography is crucial for tribological performance.
  • Existing numerical simulation models require comprehensive review and synthesis.
  • Advances in computational power enable more sophisticated surface modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive literature review of numerical simulation models for engineering surfaces.
  • To link the evolution of mainstream models with recent advancements in surface topography modeling.
  • To present future research perspectives in this domain.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search and review of numerical simulation models.
  • Focus on recent developments (last 2-3 years) in surface topography modeling.
  • Analysis of the connection between surface topography and tribological simulations.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key mainstream numerical simulation models for engineering surfaces.
  • Highlighting of recent advances and trends in surface topography modeling.
  • Discussion on the role of surface topography modeling in tribological simulations.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of current numerical simulation models for engineering surfaces is established.
  • Future research directions in surface topography modeling for tribology are outlined.
  • The review serves as a valuable resource for researchers in theoretical engineering surface modeling.