Abstract: We studied the stability of a confined rod under axial vibrations through a combination of analytical and numerical analysis. We find that the stability of the system is significantly different than in the static case and ...

Abstract: We investigate continuous axial rotation as a mechanism for extending the reach of an elastic rod injected into a horizontal cylindrical constraint, prior to the onset of helical buckling. Our approach focuses on the ...

Abstract: We present results of an experimental investigation of a new mechanism for extending the reach of an elastic rod injected into a horizontal cylindrical constraint, prior to the onset of helical buckling. This is accomplished ...