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An analytical model for flat-ski friction in steady horizontal gliding

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This paper addresses sliding friction of a ski during steady horizontal gliding on snow. A simple mathematical theory accounting for both dry and wet friction is developed. The water film evolution along a ski is calculated with a lumped-element thermal model. An analytical solution is obtained for the ski friction force. Representative calculation results are demonstrated for a range of ski velocity, contact surface area fraction, snow temperature, and ski aspect ratio.

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    Konstantin I. Matveev

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Matveev, K.I. An analytical model for flat-ski friction in steady horizontal gliding. Sports Eng 20, 293–298 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-017-0229-y

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