Abstract: Delamination of rigid objects from an elastic substrate with finite thickness is a fundamental problem underlying applications such as marine fouling release coatings or anti-icing coatings.

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I first learned in high school physics about the myth of centrifugal force. On paper and in theory, it’s a very real force, one that pulls you away from something. The term comes up in the automotive ...

On a Ferris wheel, your body feels different at different points of the ride. You feel lighter at the top of the wheel, and then heavier at the bottom. Why? Because of the circular shape of a Ferris ...