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How do 3M Command strips work? A fracture mechanics approach
Xue-Ling Luo, Nikolaos Bouklas, Chung-Yuen Hui
The paper analyzes how 3M Command strips support loads and release without damage by modeling the hyperelastic adhesive layer and interfacial crack propagation, deriving analytical…
Rethinking failure in polymer networks: a probabilistic view on progressive damage
Noy Cohen, Nikolaos Bouklas, Chung-Yuen Hui
The mechanics of single-chain stretching and rupture are central to understanding the resilience of biological polymers and designing strong and tough soft materials such as double…
Droplet Outbursts from Onion Cutting
Zixuan Wu, Alireza Hooshanginejad, Weilun Wang +2
Cutting onions often leads to tear-inducing aerosol release in kitchen, yet the underlying mechanics of droplet generation remain poorly understood. In this work, we combine custom…
Role of Wettability, Adhesion, and Instabilities in Transitions During Lubricated Sliding Friction
Hao Dong, Reshma Siddiquie, Xuemei Xiao +4
Lubricated contacts in soft materials are important in various engineering systems and natural settings. Three major lubrication regimes are boundary (BL), mixed (ML), and elasto-h…