Experimental study of the fracture of soft actuator beams

• Main Author: Phua, Yue Qi
• Other Authors: Wu Mao See
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/68551
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Soft materials such as hydrogels, polymers and foams are increasingly adopted in biomedical and technological applications such as medical devices, robotics and actuators. Understanding the mechanical behaviours of soft materials would enhance the performance and reliability of machinery and devices...