Geometry, topology and mechanics of twisted elastic fibers
Elastic rods and fibers are ubiquitous in physical and biological systems across a range of length scales, from microtubules to construction beams. In this thesis, we explore the impact of twist on the failure and stability of elastic rods by studying fragmentation and knot dynamics. We begin with a...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2022
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/139535 |