Biological puncture systems use a diversity of morphological tools (stingers, teeth, spines
etc.) to penetrate target tissues for a variety of functions (prey capture, defence …

The integrity of soft materials against puncturing is of great relevance for their performance
because of the high sensitivity to local rupture caused by rigid sharp objects. In this work, the …

Indentation measurement has emerged as a crucial technique for elucidating the
mechanical properties of soft hydrated materials. These materials, encompassing gels, cells …

Cutting mechanics of soft solids is gaining rapid attention thanks to its promising benefits in
material characterization and other applications. However, a full understanding of the …

The integumentary system in animals serves as an important line of defence against
physiological and mechanical external forces. Over time, integuments have evolved layered …

Several medical applications, like drug delivery and biosensing, are critically preceded by
the insertion of needles and microneedles into biological tissue. However, the mechanical …

Puncture is a primary failure mechanism occurring in soft materials and biological tissues
when subjected to impact and dynamic deep indentation. While many studies on puncture …

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 …

Cutting mechanics in soft solids have been a subject of study for several decades, an
interest fuelled by the multitude of its applications, including material testing, manufacturing …

The tribological behaviors of tread rubber were gradually changed by the worn surface
morphologies during friction. The high-speed sliding friction test was conducted by self …