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In conclusion, this work provides a mechanistic understanding of the erosion process in hyper-viscoelastic coatings. The developed model not only captures the complex, rate-dependent material response but also successfully predicts the spatial and temporal evolution of damage.

Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the FPS Economy (FOD Economie) under the 2022 Energy Transition Fund through the BLEEPID project.

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