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SI: Steels and Composites for Engineering Structures Views: 734 Downloads: 500 Vol. 15, No. 58 (2021) September 25, 2021 pp. 442-452

Sensitivity analysis of the GTN damage parameters at different temperature for dynamic fracture propagation in X70 pipeline steel using neural network

Abdelmoumin Ouladbrahim, Idir Belaidi, Samir Khatir, Erica Magagnini, Roberto Capozucca, Magd Abdel Wahab

In this paper, the initial and maximum load was studied using the Finite Element Modeling (FEM) analysis during impact testing (CVN) of pipeline X70 steel. The Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) constitutive model has been used to simulate…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.58.32Copy the DOI link

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 470 Downloads: 340 Vol. 19, No. 73 (2025) April 5, 2025 pp. 1-11

The assessment of the severity of local impact on a pro-bionic composite lattice shell by the use of fiber-optic sensors

Sergei Sapozhnikov, Evgeny Dubovikov

The paper considers a pro-bionic lattice shell (PBLS) for civil aviation structures and the problem of getting the parameters of a local low-velocity impact taking the value of residual strain by fiber optic sensors (FOS) installed in…

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Miscellanea Views: 835 Downloads: 588 Vol. 17, No. 65 (2023) June 22, 2023 pp. 135-159

Crashworthiness performance of the designed concave hexagonal structures as filler element in cylindrical shell in multiple load cases

Andre Hartawan Mettanadi, Aditya Rio Prabowo, Bambang Kusharjanta, Teguh Muttaqie, Fajar Budi Laksono, Haris Nubli

Safety Impact resistance is defined as the ability of a material to absorb impact energy through controlled failure mechanism. The greater the energy absorption by the crash safety structure, the greater the safety in preventing…

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Impact & Dynamics Views: 581 Downloads: 444 Vol. 15, No. 58 (2021) September 25, 2021 pp. 48-64

Numerical Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with CFRP Sheets under Impact Loading

Mohamed Emara, Nada Elkomy, Hilal Abdel Kader

This paper investigates numerically the behavior of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams, strengthened using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) sheets, subjected to impact loading. Three-dimensional finite element analysis was performed and…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.58.04Copy the DOI link

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 489 Downloads: 317 Vol. 19, No. 72 (2025) March 12, 2025 pp. 193-210

Structural behavior of GFRP-concrete composite beams

Ata El-kareim Shoeib, Mohammed Abdel-Rahman M. Khalil, Alaa Gamal Sheriff, Mohammed Salem

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) I-sections offer a promising alternative to traditional steel reinforcement due to their reduced weight and maintenance requirements. This study aims to optimize the design of GFRP-reinforced composite…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.72.14Copy the DOI link

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Miscellanea Views: 994 Downloads: 349 Vol. 9, No. 34 (2015) September 29, 2015

DBEM crack propagation for nonlinear fracture problems

R. Citarella, V. Giannella, M. Lepore

A three-dimensional crack propagation simulation is performed by the Dual Boundary Element Method (DBEM). The Stress Intensity Factors (SIFs) along the front of a semi elliptical crack, initiated from the external surface of a hollow axle…

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Fracture Views: 943 Downloads: 431 Vol. 14, No. 54 (2020) September 23, 2020 pp. 317-324

Investigation of the effect of impact load on concrete-filled steel tube columns under fire

Ali Golsoorat Pahlaviani, Ali Mohammad Rousta, Peyman Beiranvand

Concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns are increasingly used in the construction of high-rise buildings which require high strength and large working space especially at lower stories. As compared to reinforced concrete columns…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,050 Downloads: 486 Vol. 10, No. 38 (2016) October 3, 2016 pp. Pages 170-176

Equi-biaxial loading effect on austenitic stainless steel fatigue life

C. Gourdin, S. Bradaï, S. Courtin, J.C. Le Roux, C. Gardin

Fatigue lifetime assessment is essential in the design of structures. Under-estimated predictions may result in unnecessary in service inspections. Conversely, over-estimated predictions may have serious consequences on the integrity of…

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 1,053 Downloads: 828 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 602-612

A simplified formula to estimate the load history due to ballistic impacts with bullet splash. Development and validation for finite element simulation of 9x21mm full metal jacket bullets

Riccardo Andreotti, Andrea Casaroli, Mauro Quercia, Marco V. Boniardi

An original simplified formula is proposed to estimate the load history caused by ballistic impacts characterized by the so-called bullet splash phenomenon, consisting in the complete bullet fragmentation with no penetration of the target.…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.41Copy the DOI link

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 1,210 Downloads: 473 Vol. 18, No. 69 (2024) April 25, 2024 pp. 89-105

Methodology to minimize the dynamic response of tall buildings under wind load controlled through semi-active magneto-rheological dampers

Francisco da Silva Brandão, Alex Koch de Almeida, Letícia Fleck Fadel Miguel

This paper proposes a methodology to evaluate and optimize the dynamic response of tall buildings under wind loading, controlled through semi-active Magneto-Rheological dampers (MR dampers). For this, a tall building, modeled as a 2D…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 562 Downloads: 379 Vol. 19, No. 73 (2025) June 6, 2025 pp. 219-235

Investigation on the tensile strength, hardness and wear properties in n-B4C reinforced Al7075 composites

Ravikumar

The impact of n-B₄C on the mechanical and tribological behavior of Al7075 particle reinforced composites were assessed by analyzing samples of the resultant nano-composites for micro-structure, hardness, tensile strength, and wear behavior…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,001 Downloads: 1,190 Vol. 10, No. 37 (2016) June 13, 2016 pp. 173-192

Comparative study of multiaxial fatigue methods applied to welded joints in marine structures

P.S. van Lieshout, J.H. den Besten, M.L. Kaminski

Marine structures are particularly prone to action of waves, winds and currents with stochastically varying composition, intensities and directions. Therefore, resultant stresses may cause multiaxial fatigue in specific welded structural…

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Damage mechanics Views: 782 Downloads: 614 Vol. 19, No. 72 (2025) January 7, 2025 pp. 1-14

The Axial behaviour of Concrete Filled Double Skinned Steel Tubular (CFDST) column with concrete imperfections

Arth J. Patel Patel, Sharadkumar P. Purohit

Concrete Filled Double Skinned Steel Tubular (CFDST) composite column is preferred over Concrete Filled Steel Tube composite column (CFST) owing to enhanced strength. However, they may possess concrete imperfection due to shrinkage and…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 547 Downloads: 316 Vol. 20, No. 76 (2026) January 2, 2026 pp. 1-16

Mechanical and morphological evaluation of jute fiber reinforced epoxy composites for sustainable structural and automotive applications

B. A. Praveen

This study investigates jute fibre reinforced epoxy composites fabricated using a controlled vacuum bag moulding process, with emphasis on establishing reliable structure property relationships relevant to sustainable engineering…

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SI: Showcasing Structural Integrity Research in India Views: 729 Downloads: 425 Vol. 13, No. 49 (2019) June 24, 2019 pp. 536-546

Post- Impact Fatigue Damage Analysis of Quasi Isotropic CFRP Laminates through Infrared Thermography

Raghu Vasu Prakash, Mathew John

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials used for lightweight aircraft structures are susceptible to low velocity accidental impacts during manufacture and while in service. In this study the CFRP laminates subjected to low…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.49.50Copy the DOI link

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Miscellanea Views: 790 Downloads: 719 Vol. 12, No. 45 (2018) June 16, 2018 pp. 1-13

Numerical Simulation Analysis of the Dynamic Mechanical Property of Concrete Based on 3D Meso-mechanical Model

Fengyan Qin, Jingsong Cheng, Heming Wen, Hongbo Liu

The dynamic mechanical property of concrete is very complex and is one of the hot spots in academic research. In this paper, concrete is considered as a three-phase composite composed of cement mortar matrix, coarse aggregate and…

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Impact & Dynamics Views: 1,046 Downloads: 940 Vol. 15, No. 57 (2021) June 22, 2021 pp. 63-69

Impact response of different materials for sports mouthguards

Maria Moreira, João Carlos Ramos, Ana Messias, Maria Augusta Neto, Ana Paula Amaro, Paulo NB Reis

Up to this moment, there is no guideline regarding the materials to produce mouthguards. The most used is Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA). Studies indicate that laminating EVA sheets with rigid components could increase the protection…

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 1,281 Downloads: 857 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 304-325

Use of combined CZM and XFEM techniques for the patch shape performance analysis on the behavior of a 2024-T3 aluminum structure reinforced with a composite patch

Kouider Madani, Safaa Chahrazed Djebbar, Nadia Kaddouri, Mohamed El Ajrami, Mohamed Belhouari

The presence of a geometric discontinuity such as a crack or a notch can cause the failure of a structure during its use. Under various mechanical or thermal stresses, a high concentration of stresses can take place at the level of these…

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SI: Failure Analysis of Materials and Structures Views: 917 Downloads: 615 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 230-243

Observing the simulation behaviour of Magnesium alloy metal sandwich panel under cyclic loadings

Muhammad Shamsul Baharin, Shahrum Abdullah, Noorsuhada Md Nor, Mohd Khairul Faidzi Muhamad Paudzi, Azli Arifin, Salvinder Singh Karam Singh

This study aims to investigate the delamination effect of a metal sandwich panel using a four-point bending simulation under continual spectrum loading. The most recent core designs of the sandwich panel have a cavity that can increase…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 474 Downloads: 300 Vol. 20, No. 76 (2026) January 17, 2026 pp. 82-98

Experimental study on the mechanical and tribological characteristics of pineapple leaf fiber reinforced polymer composites for biomedical applications

B. A. Praveen

New biomedical supportive and lightweight structures require the creation of sustainable polymer composites of high strength and wear resistance. This research explores the use of alkali-treated pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced epoxy…

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SI: Damage Mechanics of materials and structures Views: 591 Downloads: 462 Vol. 19, No. 72 (2025) March 24, 2025 pp. 247-262

Predicting the strength of 3D-printed conductive composite under tensile load: A probabilistic modeling and experimental study

Nassima Naboulsi, Fatima Majid, Taoufik Hachimi, Najoua Barhoumi, Kaouthar Khlifi, Soufyan Dadoun

Conductive PLA is an innovative composite material that combines the ecological benefits of polylactic acid, a biodegradable thermoplastic, with electrical conductivity properties. Usually used in additive manufacturing for its ease of…

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Impact & Dynamics Views: 1,325 Downloads: 673 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 461-472

Locating and Quantifying Necking in Piles Through Numerical Simulation of PIT

Tarek Salem, Atef Eraky, Abdalla Elmesallamy

Defects of concrete piles can occur at any point during the construction of piles. Most common types of pile integrity issues are; presence of voids, inconsistency in concrete mix, entrapped groundwater or slurry, and geometric…

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SI: Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 765 Downloads: 656 Vol. 14, No. 51 (2020) October 14, 2019 pp. 24-44

Structural Evaluation of the DeepCWind Offshore Wind Foundation

Mário Vieira, Luís Reis, Diogo Vasconcelos, Diogo Dias

Wind power technologies are being used as a mean of harvesting the energy from the wind with low carbon impact and with great potential to contribute to a new energy paradigm. Great benefits may arise from the use of offshore turbines…

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Fatigue Views: 678 Downloads: 562 Vol. 14, No. 51 (2020) December 12, 2019 pp. 467-476

Simulation of the delay effect after applying a simple overload on alloys of aluminum 2024T351 using the Willemborg model

Kaddour Bahram, Mohamed Chaib, Abdelkader Slimene, Benattou Bouchouicha

The structures in service are subjected to loads whose amplitude varies most often over time. These differences in loading cycle levels will have a direct impact on the propagation of cracks that can lead to accelerations or slowdowns in…

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Impact & Dynamics Views: 868 Downloads: 709 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 108-118

Behavior assessment of asymmetrical building with concrete damage plasticity (CDP) under seismic load

Patrick Oliveira Batista da Costa, Rúbia Mara Bosse, Gustavo de Miranda Saleme Gidrão

According to the research conducted, the asymmetric multi-storey buildings are complex and suffer from severe damage caused by increased torsional response. This paper addresses the behavior assessment of setback building with irregularity…

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 655 Downloads: 422 Vol. 16, No. 59 (2022) December 22, 2021 pp. 444-460

Numerical study of TRIP transformation in 35NCD16 steel-effects of plate orientation and some criteria

Mounir Gaci, Fedaoui Kamel, Lazhar Baroura, Amar Talhi

This study aims to analyze the effect of thermo mechanical coupling damage in the presence of a phase change (austenite/martensite) in 35NCD16 steel. The impact of increasing mechanical traction load, accompanied by a martensitic…

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Fracture Views: 1,043 Downloads: 697 Vol. 17, No. 64 (2023) March 21, 2023 pp. 148-170

Experimental and numerical investigations of the flexural behaviour ‎of Green - Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete ‎beams under repeated loads

Ayman Abdo, Ramadan Asker, Dina Atif sobhy, Sayed Ahmed

There are various benefits to ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete ‎‎(UHPFRC). However, using a lot of cement in this type of concrete has a severe disadvantage since it causes pollution and several environmental concerns.…

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