Multiple equilibria in a simple elastocapillary system

We consider the elastocapillary interaction of a liquid drop placed between two elastic beams, which are both clamped at one end to a rigid substrate. This is a simple model system relevant to the problem of surface-tension-induced collapse of flexible micro-channels that has been observed in the ma...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Taroni, M, Vella, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012