Abstract: We propose here an asymptotic solution defining the optimal compliance distribution for a fibrillar adhesive to obtain maximum theoretical strength. This condition corresponds to that of equal load sharing (ELS) among ...

Abstract: Reversible dry adhesives rely on short-ranged intermolecular bonds, hence requiring a low elastic modulus to conform to the surface roughness of the adhered material. Under external loads, however, soft adhesives accumulate ...

Abstract: Abstract. The performance of bio-inspired fibrillar adhesives can be compromised by surface roughness, manufacturing imperfections or impurities. Previous studies investigated the cases of distributed defects within the ...

Abstract: Strong adhesives often rely on reduced stress concentrations obtained via specific functional grading of material properties. This can be seen in many examples in nature and engineering. Basic design principles have been ...

Abstract: Strong adhesives often rely on reduced stress concentrations obtained via specific functional grading of material properties. This can be seen in many examples in nature and engineering. Basic design principles have been ...

Abstract: Accurate prediction of the force required to puncture a soft material is critical in many fields like medical technology, food processing, and manufacturing. However, such a prediction strongly depends on our understanding ...

Abstract: We present a novel method based on the quasi-linear viscoelastic (QLV) theory to describe the time-dependent behavior of soft materials. Unlike previous methods for deriving QLV parameters, we characterize the elastic and ...