| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7003471 | Tribology International | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We introduced a new method for assessing the skin frictional behaviour. ⺠We examined the effect of skin structure, contact area and hydration on skin friction. ⺠The thickness and moisture levels of skin have big impacts on skin Young's modulus. ⺠The nominal contact area will increase following a power law if the applied force increases as well as the real contact area. ⺠Water absorption will increase the thickness of skin and moisture level hence will increase the friction coefficient.
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Authors
X. Liu, Z. Lu, R. Lewis, M.J. Carré, S.J. Matcher,