Session B15: Current Fluid Mechanics

11:15 AM–2:15 PM, Monday, March 16, 2009
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Sponsoring Unit: DFD
Chair: Shelley Anna, Carnegie Mellon University

Abstract ID: BAPS.2009.MAR.B15.1

Abstract: B15.00001 : Walking on water: why your feet get wet

11:15 AM–11:27 AM

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Authors:

  Michael Shelley
    (Courant Institute, New York University)

  Jake Fontana
    (Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University)

  Peter Palffy-Muhoray
    (Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University)

Walking on wet pavement during or after heavy rain results in wet shoes, and often, wet feet. We describe a peculiar transport process associated with walking on wet surfaces which results in the vamps, and frequently, the insides, of shoes getting wet. We discuss details of this process and compare experimental results with simple model predictions. Strategies for keeping feet dry will be considered.

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