The modelling of friction in polymer fibre ropes

International Journal of Mechanical Sciences

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 621-643

  Leech, C M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Friction modes; Polymer fibres; Ropes; Strength

Indexed keywords

ANISOTROPY; CONTINUUM MECHANICS; DEFORMATION; FRICTION; ROPE; SAWING; YARN;

POLYMER FIBERS;

PLASTIC FILAMENTS;

EID: 0036501658     PISSN: 00207403     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0020-7403(01)00095-9     Document Type: Article

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