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cond-mat.soft2026
Air Drag Controls the Finite-Time Singularity of Euler's Disk
Benjamin G. Thorne, Ahmad Zareei, Kausalya Mahadevan +2
The motion of a disk spinning to rest after being tipped on its side is a classic example of a finite-time singularity, yet the dominant dissipation mechanism governing this proces…
cond-mat.soft2024
A Universal Localized Failure Mechanism for Real Cylindrical Shells
Nicholas L. Cuccia, Marec Serlin, Kshitij K. Yadav +3
From cell development to space rockets, the mechanical stability of thin shells is crucial across many industrial and natural processes. However, predicting shells' failure propert…