Rectification of stress by fiber networks: manifestation of non-linear screening through self-organized buckling
Abstract
numerical simulations, that the network is remodeled by organized patterns of buckling. In addition, we use a mechanical screening theory of applied forces to extract an effective parameter that characterizes the spatial response of the stress field. This parameter shows strong variations that accompany changes in the buckling pattern. The emergent behavior at large length scales indicates that the medium screens out the details of the force dipole.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
Micro and Nano Robotics
Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Soft Matter
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 31
- Pages
- 5162–5168
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN