Abstract: A new Tabor's parameter دˆ is defined for adhesiondelamination of thin membranes. A small دˆ corresponds to a thick, small, and stiff membrane under the influence of a longrange weak surface force, as in the Derjaguin– ...

Abstract: A thin film is clamped at the periphery to form a circular freestanding diaphragm before a uniform pressure, p, is applied to inflate it into a blister. The bulging membrane adheres to a rigid constraining plate with height, ...