These notes are part of a course on advanced elasticity. The notes recall several phenomena where both elasticity and surface energy are significant, including
- Griffith crack
- Adhesion of flexible structures
- Wafer bonding
- Contraction of a soft elastic sheet
The notes also contain a formulation of combined surface energy and elasticity of finite deformation.
You may also wish to follow the ongoing discussion on the topic.
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