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In this study, the contact mechanics of thin films bonded to graded coatings is investigated both analytically and numerically. In these problems, the stresses may be arisen due to uniform temperature changes and temperature excursions, far field mechanical loading, and residual stresses resulting from film processing or manufacturing process of the graded coatings. The primary interest in this study...