An analytical model for cutting of a plate of material with a pair of scissors is presented in terms of concepts of contact and fracture mechanics. The forces of contact between t...
icians or philosophers use abstract symbols to derive formulas or form proofs. Indeed, these sketches are structural geometric proofs, consistent with Plato's supposition that...
Knitted fabric is widely used in clothing because of its unique and stretchy behavior, which is fundamentally different from the behavior of woven cloth. The properties of knits c...
Jonathan M. Kaldor, Doug L. James, Steve Marschner