We consider the classical problem of the stick-slip dynamics observed when peeling a roller adhesive tape at a constant velocity. From fast imaging recordings, we extract the dependence of the stick and slip phase durations on the imposed peeling velocity and peeled ribbon length. Predictions of Maugis and Barquins [in Adhesion 12, edited by K. W. Allen, Elsevier ASP, London, 1988, pp. 205-222]...

In order to attain high precision positioning and navigation results with GPS, cycle slips must be correctly repaired at the data preprocessing stage. Over the past decade a number of methods have been developed to detect and repair cycle slips. These methods invariably require user intervention for problematic cycle slips in portions of data, tuning of input parameters to data, or introduction...

[1] Among the most fascinating, recent discoveries in seismology are the phenomena of dynamically triggered fault slip, including earthquakes, tremor, slow and silent slip—during which little seismic energy is radiated—and low frequency earthquakes. Dynamic triggering refers to the initiation of fault slip by a transient deformation perturbation, most often in the form of passing seismic waves....

0020-7683/$ see front matter 2011 Elsevier Ltd. A doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2011.03.008 ⇑ Corresponding author. Tel.: +1 7349360406; fax: E-mail address: [email protected] (J.R. Barber). Quasi-static frictional contact problems for bodies of fairly general profile that can be represented as half planes can be solved using an extension of the methods of Ciavarella and Jäger. Here we consider the ta...

Due to complex and nonlinear dynamics of a braking process and complexity in the tire–road interaction, the control of automotive braking systems performance simultaneously with the wheel slip represents a challenging problem. The non-optimal wheel slip level during braking, causing inability to achieve the desired tire–road friction force strongly influences the braking distance. In addition, ...

Carrier phase measurements are much more precise than pseudorange measurements and can be used to achieve very accurate positioning solutions. However, carrier phase measurements require resolution of integer ambiguities before precise positioning can be achieved. The GPS receiver can keep track of the integer number of cycles as long as the receiver maintains lock to the satellite signal. Howe...

At subduction zones, transient aseismic slip occurs either as afterslip following a large earthquake or as episodic slow slip events during the interseismic period. Afterslip and slow slip events are usually considered as distinct processes occurring on separate fault areas governed by different frictional properties. Continuous GPS (Global Positioning System) measurements following the 2016 Mw...