Crack propagation on curved surfaces

ORAL

Abstract

We investigate the propagation of cracks on curved surfaces. Using a stretched elastic sheet situated at a fluid interface, we generate a surface with spatially varying curvature and observe the trajectory and dynamics of an induced crack. We interpret the results from our experiments using a combination of numerical simulation and analytical considerations.

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Authors

  • Melissa Fender

    • University of Chicago

  • Vinzenz Koning

    • Leiden University

  • Vincenzo Vitelli

    • Leiden University

  • William T.M. Irvine

    • University of Chicago