We consider sinusoidal undulations which appear on certain garden hoses under normal use. We propose an explanation and provide a model for this phenomenon, and make a connection with biological structures as well as self-buckling. We compare observations with model predictions, and suggest potential applications in the area of shape-changing materials.
@article{arxiv.2009.06698,
title = {Wavelength selection in a buckling garden hose},
author = {Tianyi Guo and Xiaoyu Zheng and Peter Palffy-Muhoray},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2009.06698},
year = {2024}
}