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This paper proposes the use of a specific combination of discrete and finite element methods for the simulation of systems of deformable bodies in order to reduce the computational cost, when certain assumptions can be made. In particular, the Updated Lagrangian finite element formulation and the central difference time integration method are employed together with certain simplifying assumptions in order to linearize this highly nonlinear contact problem and obtain solutions with realistic computational cost and sufficiently good accuracy. Furthermore, the paper discusses software implementation issues and the advantages that the Java technologies can offer in the development of such engineering applications. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Computational Mechanics is the property of Springer Science & Business Media B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) 35 4 305 313