QLV (Quasi Linear Viscoelasticity) vs Linear Viscoelasticity
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Can anyone explain what is main difference between Linear Viscoelasticity vs qlv (Quasi linear Viscoelasticity) proposed by Fung. As far as I understand stress relaxation function and elastic response functions separated and given in convolution form which provides "strain rate independent" results in qlv application.
Is linear viscoelastic description is strain dependent?
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I am trying to find the governing equation to the shape of a meniscus outside of a small cylinder. I know that by solving the youngs-laplace equation this equation can be derrived, but that is beyond me. I need the equation to be height of meniscus as a function of radius. Any insight to this would be appriciated.
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