Strength of Superelastic NiTi Velcro-Like Fasteners

Vokoun, D; Pilch, J; Kaderavek, L; Sittner, P

Vokoun, D (corresponding author), Czech Acad Sci, Inst Phys, Slovance 2, Prague 18221, Czech Republic.; Vokoun, D (corresponding author), Chung Yuan Christian Univ, Dept Biomed Engn, 200 Chung Pei Rd, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan.

METALS, 2021; 11 (6):

Abstract

Velcro hook-and-loop fasteners invented more than 70 years ago are examples of the mechanism inspired by the tiny hooks found on the surface of burs o......

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