Dear friends, the recent IGF28 - MedFract3 conference, organized by the Gruppo Italiano Frattura in Catania, was a resounding success. Attracting over 150 participants from 30 different countries, the event truly embodied a spirit of international collaboration and scientific exchange. The conference's dynamic format was a highlight, featuring five distinct thematic symposia that explored a wide range of cutting-edge topics in fracture mechanics and structural integrity. This diversity ensured there was something for everyone, fostering cross-disciplinary discussions and inspiring new ideas. A particular standout was the Summer School, "AI-Driven Innovations in Structural Integrity." This focused session provided an invaluable platform for deep dives into a critical, emerging field. The enthusiasm and engagement from all participants were palpable, making it clear that the future of fracture science is not only bright but also increasingly interconnected with advancements in artificial intelligence.
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Eugeniia Feklistova, Artur Mugatarov, Valeriy Wildemann
This work is dedicated to the development of a fracture model for an elastic-brittle solid with statistically distributed strength characteristics of subregions and the application of this model to describe fracture processes of bodies…
The Static Thermographic Method (STM) involves analyzing the thermal behavior of a specimen subjected to a quasi-static tensile test. The temperature trend, measured by an infrared camera, follows three phases where the first and second…
Eman Sharaf, Atef Eraky, Shimaa Emad, Abdallah Salama
Most seismic design codes provide formulas for estimating base shear and lateral loads. To determine lateral loads, the building's fundamental vibration period must be calculated, either theoretically or experimentally. However, there is…
Welded joints have always been critical elements of industrial mechanical structures, often being the source of failures related to the presence of fatigue loads. Although the academic world has presented advanced methodologies for the…
This study investigates the physico-mechanical properties, mineralogical composition, deterioration processes, weathering patterns, and durability of building materials in the Ottoman Fort of Tamentfoust, Algiers, to inform heritage…
Concrete corbels are short cantilever constructions that may lose their strength over time because of loads that happen over and over again. As an external bonding method for reinforcement, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips are…
Stepped steel girders and beams with a jump in section depth are highly susceptible to local web buckling at the step location. Although tapered steel girders have been studied extensively by researchers, abruptly stepped steel girders…
T. P. Gowrishankar, G. L. Umesh, B. R. Vinod, M. Ravikumar
Stir casting technique has been used in the current study to process Al6061 reinforced with TiC particles of different concentrations. The processed compounds' composition of TiC and Al6061 has been verified by Energy Dispersive X-Ray…
In this study, an efficient computational method for modeling the transition from transgranular to intergranular fracture mechanisms based on phase field fracture theory is discussed. Structural heterogeneity of the material is modeled on…
Danielle Lopes Zaidan, Paulo Kenedi, Luís Felipe Guimarães de Souza
An analytical model, based on Solid Mechanics, is developed based on a comprehensive analysis of the effect of residual stress on the fatigue performance of cold-drawn steel wires partially yielded specimens. In the experimental part, it…
Paolo Zuliani, Carlo Boursier Niutta, Davide Salvatore Paolino, Filippo Berto, Andrea Tridello
A large number of mechanical components are subjected to fatigue loading beyond 106 cycles. The VHCF behaviour of smooth specimens has been extensively investigated in the recent years, even if more efforts are necessary to reveal the…
Aluminum composites with varied weight percentages of 0-2.5 B4C particles and micro- and nanoparticle sizes were fabricated by stir-casting. The material's mechanical and wear characteristics were evaluated. We used dry pin-on-disc wear…
María Cecilia Marinelli, Felipe Díaz, Raúl Bolmaro
This work presents an in-depth study of the low-cycle fatigue behaviour of ferritic-pearlitic HSLA-420 high-strength steel sheets, with emphasis on the influence of loading direction on fatigue life and damage mechanisms. Plastic…
Carolina Schillaci, Daniela Pilone, Filippo Berto, Costanzo Bellini, Vittorio Di Cocco, Paolo Di Giamberardino, Daniela Iacoviello
The present study of Ti6Al4V alloy production via Electron Beam Melting (EBM) represents a cutting-edge research topic impacting different strategic engineering applications. This can be attributed to the widespread use of this alloy and…
Nagaraj S. Dhongade, Vinod Kumar V. Meti, I. G. Siddhalingeshwar, G. U. Raju, M. A. Umarfarooq, N.R. Banapurmath, Ashok M. Sajjan, Vinayak S. Uppin, Balbir Singh
Hybrid metal matrix composites (MMCs), recognized for their superior strength-to-weight ratios and synergistic property enhancements, are emerging as advanced materials capable of mitigating the inherent limitations observed in…
Oleg Staroverov, Anastasia Sivtseva, Artur Mugatarov, Sevastyan Koksharov
This work is dedicated to the experimental study of the influence of preliminary dynamic loading on the residual strength of the laminated polymer composite under compression. A series of low-velocity transverse drop-weight impact tests in…
Akshata Ganji, Mantesh Choukimath, N.R. Banapurmath, M.A. Umarfarooq, Adavayya Chikkamath, Ashok M. Sajjan, K. Rajesh, Ramesh M. Kenchappanavar, Kartheek Ravulapati
This study investigates the effects of low concentration (0.1-0.4 wt.%) nano-boron carbide (B4C) reinforcement on the mechanical, thermal and fracture properties of epoxy nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were prepared via solution…
This study examines the rehabilitation performance of reinforced concrete bubble deck slabs (with 50 mm and 60 mm voids) strengthened with externally bonded CFRP sheets. Nine specimens were tested: eight bubble slabs (grouped by void size…
Hamda Guedaoura, Mohammed Benzerara, Nadia Gouider, Yazid Hadidane, Anfel Chaima Hadidane
This research present a novel investigation, which focuses on the numerical exploration of steel columns having a double curvature, built with both hollow square and circular cross-sections. A finite element model was initially created…
This study experimentally investigates the tensile and bond performance of novel GFRP–SSWM hybrid wraps developed using two epoxy adhesives - Sikadur 30 LP and Sikadur 330. A total of 42 coupon specimens for tensile testing and 48 dumbbell…
Kamal M. Hammad, Iuliia A. Sadykova, Eugene N. Prokopev, Galina V. Tyurina, Semen D. Ignatyev, Eugene S. Statnik
This study investigates spall damage and failure in Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) pressure vessels under explosive internal loading using stimulated electric discharge. Analytical modeling, validation with published experimental…
Eugene Statnik, Dmitry D. Zherebtsov, Dilus I. Chukov, Ilya I. Larin, Alnis A. Veveris, Valerii G. Torokhov, Alexander S. Kechekyan, Kristina Z. Myagkova, Iuliia A. Sadykova, Alexey I. Salimon, Alexander M. Korsunsky, Semen D. Ignatyev, Kamal M. Hammad, Sergey D. Kaloshkin
In this study, the relationships between processing, structure and properties of self-reinforced ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composites fabricated via thermal pressing are investigated. By systematically varying…
Irakly Kacharava, Tatiana Ryzhova, Vladimir Vermel, Alexander Shanygin, Danil Fomin, Yury Mirgorodsky, Nikolay Kovalyov, Yulia Petronyuk, Vadim Levin, Sergey Lekomtsev
The article presents the results of computational and experimental studies of the strength and damageability of a connecting composite part in a metal-composite joint of isogrid and anisogrid structures made of polymer composite material…
The article analyzes the fatigue performance of flexible pavement structures incorporating cement-bound granular material (CBGM) as a subbase layer. In current Polish design methodologies, overly conservative and underestimated stiffness…
Research in the field of property analysis of 3D printed structural elements raises many new questions. A major challenge is to understand the behavior of the material, as the raw material and the resulting printed sample cannot be…
Tanks and reservoirs are structural systems designed for storing various liquids, gravels, granular or other bulk materials. Special attention is usually given to the potable water storage. Regarding the increasing scarcity of clean water…
Eva Kormaníková, Roman Vodička, Daniel Dubecký, Michala Weissová
The study investigates the application of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in constructions of bridges. It highlights the main advantages of using FRP as a building material and points out its suitability for various structural…
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