Based on two sets of experimental data from the literature, one for vulcanized rubber and the
other for a thermoplastic elastomer, the Yeoh model was found to underestimate the stress …

Split thickness skin grafting is one of the common skin transplantation techniques employed
in treating severe burn injuries. Recent experimental studies have shown that the …

Given that numerous countries are located near active fault zones, this review paper
assesses the seismic structural functionality of buildings subjected to dynamic loads …

Soft robotics provides a novel solution for automation processes which require high flexibility
and safe interaction with human or delicate objects. Soft Pneumatic Actuator (SPA)—the …

Inflatable gossamer space structures require structural rigidity after partial or complete out-
gassing of the inflation gases. The current study focuses on the rigidity generation in a fully …

Waste plastomer disposal is currently a major challenge facing modern economies. This
article reports on a study and analysis regarding the implementation of plastomers into …

A new proposal has been applied using Bridge Information Modeling associated to
Terrestrial Laser Scanning TLS and photogrammetry to obtain the digital model of an …

This research is devoted to developing a finite element model using Abaqus code for the
computer simulation of an in-house developed and manufactured rubber bearing subjected …

This study describes the design of a novel flexible robotic hand that can adapt its
configurations to different grasping demands. Firstly, a mathematical model, based on the …

Nylon cord rubber has the advantages of small residual deformation and is easy to lift and
lower the tubing string in low-permeability oil and gas reservoirs. However, it is associated …