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We analyse the surface traction conditions induced in plane contact between two bodies whose surfaces are rough. It is assumed that the roughness may be idealised by a surface of regularly spaced cylindrical b umps , and the overall geometry may be in the form of a cylinder, flat ended punch or wedge. The stick-slip regime experienced by each individual asperity contact is found,...