Beyond Quality and Quantity: Contact Distribution Encodes Frictional Strength

Kavli Affiliate: Shmuel M. Rubinstein | First 5 Authors: Sam Dillavou, Yohai Bar Sinai, Michael P Brenner, Shmuel M Rubinstein, | Summary: Classically, the quantity of contact area $A_R$ between two bodies is considered a proxy for the force of friction. However, bond density across the interface – quality of contact – is also relevant, […]


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