Can flexibility help you float?
We consider the role of flexibility in the weight-bearing characteristics of bodies floating at an interface. Specifically, we develop a theoretical model for a two-dimensional thin floating plate that yields the maximum stable plate load and optimal stiffness for weight support. Plates small relati...
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| Language: | English |
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American Institute of Physics,
2013-09-13T15:28:42Z.
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