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cond-mat.soft2018
Extreme cavity expansion in soft solids: damage without fracture
Jin Young Kim, Zezhou Liu, Byung Mook Weon +4
Cavitation is a common damage mechanism in soft solids. Here, we study this using a phase-separation technique in stretched, elastic solids to controllably nucleate and grow small…
cond-mat.soft2018
Singular dynamics in the failure of soft adhesive contacts
Justin D. Berman, Manjari Randeria, Robert W. Style +6
We characterize the mechanical recovery of compliant silicone gels following adhesive contact failure. We establish broad, stable adhesive contacts between rigid microspheres and s…