Crack paths in soft thin sheets

Highly deformable materials (elastomers, gels, biological tissues, etc.) are ubiquitous in nature as well as in technology. The understanding of their flaw sensitivity is crucial to ensure a desired safety level. Fracture failure in soft materials usually occurs after the development of an uncommo...

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Main Authors: Roberto Brighenti, Andrea Carpinteri, Federico Artoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2019-04-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
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Online Access:https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/2219/2342