Glasses and gels, common amorphous solids with diverse applications, share intriguing similarities, including rigidity without translational order and dynamic slowing during ageing. However, their ...

Gels formed by semiflexible filaments such as most biopolymers exhibit non-linear behavior in their response to shear deformation, e.g., with a pronounced strain stiffening and negative normal stress.

The shear modulus is a fundamental property in materials science and mechanical engineering, describing how a material responds to shear stress. It plays a critical role in analyzing and designing ...

Abstract: An exact analytical solution is presented for the effective dynamic transverse shear modulus in a heterogeneous fluid-filled porous solid containing cylindrical inclusions. The complex and ...

We’re excited to introduce a new series here at Universal Grip called Fixture Friday! Each week, we’ll spotlight an ASTM-specific test fixture — sharing its purpose, applications, and why it matters ...