Strain Softening: Linear and nonlinear response of weakly attractive soft particles

Emulsions and foams are commonly found in products made by industries ranging from those<br/>associated with food and pharmaceuticals to those involved in selling personal care products.<br/>This work is motivated by the need for accurate models of their mechanics, which can then be<br/>used for efficient processing.<br/><br/>They can be thought...

Soft Boundary Effects (SBE) on the Behaviour of a Shallow Foundation

The increase in complexity of geotechnical problems demanded for more advanced physical modelling and instrumentation approaches. Physical modelling under normal gravity (1g) or in centrifuge has been an important instrument to overcome various scale issues that govern soil related experiments. However, limitations in the size, especially for...