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: 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 ...