Abstract
Theory is presented describing the fraction of fibre surfaces in a random fibrous network that contact zero, one or two other fibres. A full model gives these absolute contact states in terms of the fractional contact area (FCA) and mean coverage of the network. An approximate model gives the absolute contact states as a function of FCA only. The expressions derived are compared with experimental data and agreement is excellent.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 127-131 |
| Journal | Journal of Pulp and Paper Science |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |