Simulation of surface topography with the method of movable cellular automata

Development of surface topography of two solids in a frictional contact is studied with the method of movable cellular automata. After the running-in process, the bodies are separated and the surface power spectra of both bodies are determined. The power spectra show a dependence on the wave vector, which is typical for fractal surfaces. It is shown, that roughness parameters of friction surface depend on relative velocity of sliding and external pressure.