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Tal Cohen | Nonlinear Solid Mechanics

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We are interested in understanding how materials behave when they are pushed to their extremes; whether by imposing large deformations, by applying dynamic loading conditions, or by growth. Closely related to experimental observations, our research exploits analogy with related fields and accounts for complex material response, with the overarching goal to derive theoretical models that can significantly affect our understanding of the observed phenomena, but are still simple enough to be applied in design or characterization of materials. We are a theoretical group with an experimental lab that by basic material fabrication and mechanical testing allows us to make observations and to validate our theories. The abrupt behavior of a material at onset of instability may either enounce failure or the triggering of a desired functionality. In our research we ask questions, such as: What conditions trigger instabilities? How are instabilities exploited in nature? How can we exploit and harn

--> Home | Nonlinear Solid Mechanics top of page Cohen's Mechanics Group exploring nonlinear solid mechanics Contact us to inquire about open positions in our group Learn More EXPLORING THE INTERFACE We are interested in understanding how materials behave when they are pushed to their extremes; whether by imposing large deformations, by applying dynamic loading conditions, or by growth. Combining theory and experiments, our research exploits analogy with related fields and accounts for complex material response, with the overarching goal to derive theoretical models that can significantly affe

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