Knots are the weakest link in surgical sutures, serving as mechanical ligatures between
filaments. Exceeding their safe operational limits can cause fatal complications. The …

We investigate the load transmission along an elastic rod of finite cross-section in contact
with a rigid cylinder, as system often referred to as the generalized capstan problem. In the …

We perform a compare-and-contrast investigation between the equilibrium shapes of
physical and ideal trefoil knots, both in closed and open configurations. Ideal knots are …

Ghost fishing is a global issue that can be addressed using fishing gear materials that do not
persist in the marine environment. However, for these alternatives to be widely adopted, they …

We perform a combined experimental and computational investigation of the clove hitch
knot. We develop a physical model for the clove hitch by tying an elastic rod onto a rigid …

We study elastic ribbons subject to large, tensile pre-stress confined to a central region
within the cross-section. These ribbons can buckle spontaneously to form helical shapes …

Networks of flexible filaments often involve regions of tight contact. Predictively
understanding the equilibrium configurations of these systems is challenging due to intricate …

We study self-contact configurations of elastic rods by adding a repulsive energy to the
bend, twist, shear, and stretch energies of a classical elastic rod. We use a discretized …

Mathematically, a knot is represented by a closed curve in threedimensional space that
forms a tangled loop or knotted string, which cannot be untangled without cutting it [1] …

The problem of modelling and simulating traditional crafting actions is addressed, motivated
by the goals of craft understanding, documentation, and training. First, the physical entities …