Abstract The mechanical performance of 3D printed elastomers is crucial for various applications including soft robotics, wearable devices, and biomedical engineering. This study investigates the impact different structured patterns, namely vertical crosswise SC, on strength elastomers. Through a series experimental tests numerical simulations, it was found that cross-shaped structure exhibited...

It is proposed to use elastomeric composites as artificial joint bearing surfaces to increase their fluid film lubrication and therefore reduce the number of failures which have been attributed to wear mechanisms. The fluid generated between the surfaces supports part of the load and prevents direct contact of the bearing surfaces. In order to obtain optimum elastohydrodynamic lubrication, elas...

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