Davit Harutyunyan and Graeme Milton (IMAGE)

University of Utah

Davit Harutyunyan and Graeme Milton

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University of Utah mathematicians Davit Harutyunyan, a research assistant professor, and Graeme Milton, a distinguished professor, led a new study showing it is theoretically possible to design an ideal climbing rope for mountaineers and rock climbers. Such a rope would gradually bring a falling climber to a stop like applying brakes gradually can bring a vehicle to a safe stop.

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Lee J. Siegel, University of Utah

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