5 papers
Beyond Snap-Fit: Optimizing the Lifting Capabilities of a Partial Cylindrical Shell
Grace K. Curtis, Ian M. Griffiths, Dominic Vella
The cylindrical snap-fit is a ubiquitous fastening method that is both simple to manufacture and assemble, and yet secure. It consists of a partial cylindrical shell that `snaps' o…
Modelling Intermediate-Current Transitions in Asymmetric-Valence Binary Electrolytes
Georgina C. Ryan, Mohit P. Dalwadi, Ian M. Griffiths
Asymmetric valences in a binary electrolyte can significantly affect the performance of systems such as reverse electrodialysis cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. To generate a…
A multiple-scales framework for branched channel filters
T. Fastnedge, C. J. W. Breward, I. M. Griffiths
Fibres shed from our clothes during a washing machine cycle constitute around 35% of the primary microplastics in our oceans. Current conventional dead-end washing machine filters…
A mathematical model for optimal breakaways in cycling: balancing energy expenditure and crash risk
J. Chico-Vázquez, I. M. Griffiths
We present a mathematical model for optimizing breakaway strategies in competitive cycling, balancing power expenditure, aerodynamic drag, and crashing. Our framework incorporates…
Mechanics of elliptical JKR-type adhesive contact
Andrea Giudici, Dominic Vella, Ian Griffiths
The classic Johnson Kendall Roberts (JKR) theory describes the short-ranged adhesive contact of elastic bodies, but is only valid for axisymmetric contact. A theory for non-axisymm…