A method of determining the constrictional thermal contact resistance is proposed and discussed. Consideration is given to modelling the simultaneous effects of asperity distribution and roughness, and surface waviness. The resulting general analysis can be applied to any known surface topography in contact with another.
Application and comparison utilizing the method are made to the results of an electrical analogue study.
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