Abstract
We have found an oscillating instability of fast-running cracks in thin rubber sheets. A well defined transition from straight to wavy cracks occurs as the amount of biaxial strain increases. Measurements of the amplitude and wavelength of the oscillation near the onset of this instability indicate that the instability is a Hopf bifurcation.
Translated title of the contribution | Oscillating fracture paths in rubber |
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Original language | English |
Article number | Art. No. 014304 |
Pages (from-to) | 1 - 4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 88 (1) 014304 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jan 2002 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher: American Physical SocOther identifier: IDS Number: 509BQ