Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Fiber and continuum scale contributions to the intrinsic and apparent fracture of soft collagenous tissue <i>via</i> cutting.

Biomaterials science·2026
Same author

Deformation-dependent polydimethylsiloxane permeability measured using osmotic microactuators.

Soft matter·2023
Same author

On the relationship between cutting and tearing in soft elastic solids.

Soft matter·2021
Same author

PDMS polymerized high internal phase emulsions (polyHIPEs) with closed-cell, aqueous-filled microcavities.

Soft matter·2019
Same author

Creasing in evaporation-driven cavity collapse.

Soft matter·2017
Same author

Cavitation-induced damage of soft materials by focused ultrasound bursts: A fracture-based bubble dynamics model.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America·2016
Same journal

Reliability of A Vibration-Based Elastography Protocol For Assessing Achilles Tendon Stiffness Across Multiple Joint Angles In Elite Athletes.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

Associations of Inflammatory and Coagulation Biomarkers with Kidney Injury Across Chronic and Acute Clinical Settings.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

Intelligent Recommender Systems for Chinese Super League Fan Consumption Behavior Prediction.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

A Battery of Quantitative Binocular Vision Tests for Adults: Testing Protocols.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

Efficacy Analysis of Paiteling in Treating Persistent High-Risk Human Papillomavirus after Cervical Cancer Surgery.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

Clinical Efficacy of Tissue-Bone Homeostasis Manipulation on Soft Tissue Balance and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 11, 2025

Performing Microscope-Mounted Y-Shaped Cutting Tests
06:15

Performing Microscope-Mounted Y-Shaped Cutting Tests

Published on: January 20, 2023

1.9K

Performing Microscope-Mounted Y-Shaped Cutting Tests.

Matthew Guerena1, Jing-Chen Peng1, Marcus Schmid1

  • 1Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove
|February 6, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A new horizontal Y-shaped cutting apparatus allows precise measurement of material failure properties. This improved technique offers better visualization and adjustability for studying soft materials and biological tissues.

More Related Videos

Cutting Procedures, Tensile Testing, and Ageing of Flexible Unidirectional Composite Laminates
07:53

Cutting Procedures, Tensile Testing, and Ageing of Flexible Unidirectional Composite Laminates

Published on: April 27, 2019

8.3K
A Millimeter Scale Flexural Testing System for Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Marine Sponge Spicules
11:25

A Millimeter Scale Flexural Testing System for Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Marine Sponge Spicules

Published on: October 11, 2017

9.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 11, 2025

Performing Microscope-Mounted Y-Shaped Cutting Tests
06:15

Performing Microscope-Mounted Y-Shaped Cutting Tests

Published on: January 20, 2023

1.9K
Cutting Procedures, Tensile Testing, and Ageing of Flexible Unidirectional Composite Laminates
07:53

Cutting Procedures, Tensile Testing, and Ageing of Flexible Unidirectional Composite Laminates

Published on: April 27, 2019

8.3K
A Millimeter Scale Flexural Testing System for Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Marine Sponge Spicules
11:25

A Millimeter Scale Flexural Testing System for Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Marine Sponge Spicules

Published on: October 11, 2017

9.4K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Y-shaped cutting is a valuable technique for assessing material failure properties like threshold length scale and failure energy.
  • Existing vertical experimental setups present limitations in adjustability and optical microscopy visualization.
  • Excess deformation energy influences a material's failure response, necessitating advanced characterization methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel, horizontally mounted Y-shaped cutting apparatus for enhanced material failure analysis.
  • To improve upon existing methods by enabling three-dimensional adjustments and easy modification of leg angles.
  • To facilitate visualization using standard inverted optical microscopes.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of a horizontally oriented Y-shaped cutting apparatus compatible with inverted microscopes.
  • Integration of three-dimensional (X-Y-Z) adjustment capabilities for precise positioning within the microscope's field of view.
  • Measurement of cutting forces with high accuracy (1 mN) and modification of the angle between the apparatus legs.

Main Results:

  • The new apparatus successfully measured the cutting energy of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as 132.96 J/m².
  • Results obtained with the horizontal setup align with previous measurements from vertical setups, validating the new method.
  • The apparatus demonstrated high accuracy in force measurement and ease of angle adjustment.

Conclusions:

  • The horizontal Y-shaped cutting apparatus offers a significant advancement for studying material failure, particularly for soft materials, tissues, and bio-membranes.
  • This improved technique provides enhanced visualization and adjustability, overcoming limitations of previous setups.
  • The detailed protocol and available design files enable widespread adoption and further research into material failure mechanisms.