The axisymmetric contact problem for an elastic layer loaded with a deformable cover plate

The axisymmetric problem of the contact interaction of an elastic cover plate with an elastic layer, loaded at infinity with a uniform stretching force, directed parallel to the boundaries of the layer, is considered. The cover plate resists stretching but does not resist bending. The contact shearing stress under the cover plate, the displacement of the points of the cover plate and the deformation distortion coefficient of the elastic layer are determined.