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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 425 Downloads: 255 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) November 5, 2025 pp. 265-280

Experimental and 3D numerical analysis on the effect of specimen thickness on fracture toughness of Al6061-SiC-cenosphere Hybrid composites

E. Ashoka, T.H. Manjunatha, H. S. Naveen Kumar, S. V. Lingaraju, H. N. Ravikumar

This study examines the fracture toughness of Al6061 alloy-based hybrid composites reinforced with silicon carbide particles and cenosphere microspheres. Aluminum alloy Al6061 is widely utilized in structural applications due to its…

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 1,830 Downloads: 1,061 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 289-300

Mechanical, Wear, and Fracture Behavior of Titanium Diboride (TiB2) - Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Reinforced Al-6061 Hot-rolled Hybrid Composites

S. R. Sreenivasa Iyengar, D. Sethuramu, M. Ravikumar

Development of aluminium composites by stircasting technique is an effective method for fabrication of better quality of MMCs. Stircasting technique is one of the most commonly accepted techniques. In this research work, Al6061 / TiB₂+CeO₂…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,201 Downloads: 367 Vol. 11, No. 40 (2017) April 3, 2017 pp. Pages 18-31

Experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of Alfas stone

Kostas N. Kaklis, Stelios P. Mavrigiannakis, Zach G. Agioutantis, Emmanouil K. Steiakakis, Foteini K. Stathogianni

This paper focuses on the experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of the Alfas natural building stone. Two series of uniaxial compression tests and indirect tensile tests (Brazilian tests) were performed in order to…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,084 Downloads: 394 Vol. 8, No. 29 (2014) July 9, 2014 pp. pages 28-36

Elastic wave propagation and stop-band generation in strongly damaged solids

G. Carta, M. Brun, A.B. Movchan

In this work, we study the propagation of elastic waves in elongated solids with an array of equallyspaced deep transverse cracks, focusing in particular on the determination of stop-bands. We consider solids with different types of…

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SI: Crack Paths - CP2024 Views: 536 Downloads: 356 Vol. 19, No. 73 (2025) May 22, 2025 pp. 153-165

Prediction of the tensile strength of FDM specimens based on Tsai Hill criteria

Cosmin Florin Popa, Sergiu Valentin Galatanu, Liviu Marsavina

This study investigates the mechanical behavior of 3D-printed polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) polymer specimens subjected to tensile and shear testing, with a particular focus on the influence of raster orientation and shell…

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Fatigue and Fracture of non metallic materials Views: 799 Downloads: 1,008 Vol. 18, No. 68 (2024) February 15, 2024 pp. 127-139

Interleaving Carbon-Glass Veil in Glass Epoxy Composite for Improved Mode-I Fracture Toughness – A Hybrid Approach

Vinayak S. Uppin, P.S.Shivakumar Gouda, I.Sridhar, M. A. Umarfarooq, Aravind Muddebihal, Abhilash Edacherian

The present study investigates the influence of hybrid interleaving technique using Glass and Carbon veils to improve the mode-I fracture toughness in Glass epoxy laminates. Commercially available non-woven Carbon and Glass veils with…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,033 Downloads: 424 Vol. 8, No. 29 (2014) July 9, 2014 pp. pages 19-27

A micromechanical four-phase model to predict the compressive failure surface of cement concrete

A. Caporale, R. Luciano

In this work, a micromechanical model is used in order to predict the failure surface of cement concrete subject to multi-axial compression. In the adopted model, the concrete material is schematised as a composite with the following…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 230 Downloads: 98 Vol. 20, No. 76 (2026) March 13, 2026 pp. 238-264

Numerical and experimental study of the behavior of a polyamide during the ECAE process using a 105° die

Habib Houari, Benaoumeur Aour, Salah Ramtani, Fayçal Benalia, Salma Barboura

Among the various severe plastic deformation techniques, Equal Channel Angular Extrusion (ECAE) is a widely used method that introduces significant plastic deformation into a sample by forcing it through two intersecting channels, without…

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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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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 963 Downloads: 337 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) September 8, 2025 pp. 310-320

Correlation Between Process Parameters and Mechanical Properties of Ti6Al4V Alloys Processed by Electron Beam Melting

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…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 713 Downloads: 337 Vol. 18, No. 69 (2024) April 17, 2024 pp. 29-42

Optimization of clamshell content for improved properties in bamboo-epoxy composites

Anand K J, Thippeswamy Ekbote

The present study aims to develop a novel hybrid composite by incorporating clamshell as a secondary reinforcing filler into a bamboo-epoxy composite. The primary objective of this hybridization is to optimize the synergistic benefits of…

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SI: Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 581 Downloads: 469 Vol. 14, No. 51 (2020) October 25, 2019 pp. 45-51

Experimental investigation of fatigue crack initiation from notch for 2024 T351 Al-alloy

Mustapha Benachour, Nadjia Benachour, Mohamed Benguediab

In this investigation, fatigue criterion was established to predict crack-initiation at the tip of a notch in aged hardening aluminum alloy. This criterion was used to predict the residual lifetime in aeronautical structures using concept…

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 1,203 Downloads: 668 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 439-447

Impact of nano sized SiC and Gr on mechanical properties of aerospace grade Al7075 composites

M. Ravikumar, Rudra Nail

Aluminum composites exhibit high resistance to wear and corrosion, possess high strength, offer durability and more such properties. In this study, Al7075, reinforced with nano size SiC - Gr was produced by a stir casting technique and its…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,333 Downloads: 759 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 510-518

The influence of sustainable reinforcing particulates on the density, hardness and corrosion resistance of AA 6063 matrix composites

Ndudim Ononiwu, Chigbogu Ozoegwu, Jacobs Ifeanyi, Victor Nwachukwu, Esther Akinlabi

The need for the fabrication of sustainable aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) is being sought after as practical alternatives to conventional metals and their alloys. This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of sustainable…

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SI: Structural Integrity and fatigue mechanisms: applications and recent trends Views: 1,651 Downloads: 1,051 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 61-71

Improvement of crack tip position estimation in DIC images by image processing methods

Najat Zekriti, Fatima Majid, Hachimi Taoufik, Yassine Tounsi, Rajaa Rhanim, Ibrahim Mrani, Hassan Rhanim

The study presents and compares an application of two procedures to identify the crack tip location in PVC Sent samples under a uniaxial tensile test based on the image processing method. An IDS camera captures several photos of the PVC…

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Miscellanea Views: 580 Downloads: 480 Vol. 13, No. 49 (2019) June 24, 2019 pp. 748-762

Prediction of thermomechanical behavior of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene using a newly developed nonlinear damage-reliability model

Abderrazak En-naji, N. Mouhib, H. Farid, M. El Ghorba

The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of temperature on the mechanical behavior of an amorphous polymer, namely acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), based on a series of uniaxial tensile tests on smooth specimens at…

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 551 Downloads: 575 Vol. 15, No. 56 (2021) March 28, 2021 pp. 195-202

Study of mechanical behavior by fatigue of a cracked plate repaired by different composite patches

Abdelmadjid Moulgada, Djafar Ait kaci, Mohammed El Sallah Zagane, Sahli Abderrahmane, Rachid Zahi

This research is based on the study of the fatigue behavior of an aluminum alloy plate with a central crack. The plate is subjected to a tensile loading on its lower and upper parts. Several parameters were highlighted, such as the loading…

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Fatigue and Fracture of non metallic materials Views: 392 Downloads: 257 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) October 22, 2025 pp. 155-166

A Three points bending ultrasonic fatigue resistance and vickers hardness of Tlalpujahua clay thermally treated

Hipólito Magdiel Venegas Montaño, Pablo Genaro Martínez Torres, Victor López Garza, Luis Miguel Torres Duarte, Gonzalo Mariano Domínguez Almaraz

Ultrasonic fatigue at an operating frequency of 20 kHz was conducted on thermally treated clay bricks at 500, 750, and 1000 °C with a holding time of 5 h, using a three-point bending setup to assess their fatigue endurance. A Vickers…

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 715 Downloads: 585 Vol. 16, No. 60 (2022) March 25, 2022 pp. 488-503

PVC failure modelling through experimental and digital image correlation measurements

Najat Zekriti, Fatima Majid, Rajae Rhanim, Ibrahim Mrani, Hassan Rhanim

This paper analyses industrial PVC sheets structural integrity assessment widely used for different ranges of industrial applications. We investigated combined approaches focused on fracture toughness assessment to predict PVC mechanical…

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Impact & Dynamics Views: 932 Downloads: 584 Vol. 15, No. 55 (2021) December 28, 2020 pp. 76-87

An innovative fixture for testing the crashworthiness of composite materials

Lorenzo Vigna, Iman Babaei, Ravin Garg, Giovanni Belingardi, Davide Salvatore Paolino, Andrea Calzolari, Giuseppe Galizia

Despite the growing diffusion of composite materials in automotive and aerospace sectors, a standard procedure for testing their crashworthiness has not been developed yet. At present, the international standards for testing composite…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 726 Downloads: 515 Vol. 14, No. 52 (2020) January 30, 2020 pp. 128-136

Three-dimensional Numerical Analysis of a Joint Bonded Reinforced with Silica Nanoparticles (SiO2)

Noureddine Djebbar, Rachid Hadj Boulenouar, Benali Boutabout

Nanostructured adhesives may be defined as those materials whose elements imbedded in an epoxy matrix have dimensions in the 1 to 100 nm range. One of the most interesting aspects of ceramic nanoparticles is that their mechanical…

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Miscellanea Views: 723 Downloads: 579 Vol. 16, No. 59 (2022) December 22, 2021 pp. 566-579

Analysis of workability, mechanical strength and durability by the FT-IR method of concrete based on silica-limestone sand preserved in aggressive environments

Hima Abdelkader, Tarek Djedid, Mohammed Mani, Abdelhamid Guettala

The interest of using combined sand of equal percentage of silica and limestone becomes evident in the formulation of compacted concrete in several previous works around the world, due to the formidable percentage of fines that improves…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 955 Downloads: 751 Vol. 18, No. 68 (2024) March 10, 2024 pp. 340-356

Predictive Modeling of Fracture Behavior in Ti6Al4V Alloys Manufactured by SLM Process

Mohsen Sarparast, Majid Shafaie, Mohammad Davoodi, Ahmad Memaran Babakan, Hongyan Zhang

This study focuses on ductile fracture behavior prediction for Ti6Al4V alloys fabricated via Selective Laser Melting (SLM). A modified Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) model characterizes void growth and shear mechanisms under uniaxial…

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Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 756 Downloads: 598 Vol. 17, No. 66 (2023) September 27, 2023 pp. 311-321

Nonlinearity of mechanical behavior of 3D-reinforced composites under compression

Stanislav Slovikov, Andrey Babushkin, Maria Gusina

Modern technological capabilities make it possible to produce 3D spatially-reinforced for polymer composite materials. The tasks of experimental research and analysis of the deformation process of new composite materials for aviation…

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Miscellanea Views: 762 Downloads: 495 Vol. 8, No. 30 (2014) September 10, 2014 pp. pages 201-210

Definition of the linearity loss of the surface temperature in static tensile tests

A. Risitano, G. Fargione, E. Guglielmino

Static traction tests on material samples for mechanical constructions have pointed out the loss of linearity of the specimen surface temperature with the applied load. This phenomenon is due to the heat generation caused by the local…

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Fatigue and Fracture of non metallic materials Views: 137 Downloads: 73 Vol. 20, No. 77 (2026) April 29, 2026 pp. 207-216

Preparation and enhanced mechanical properties of epoxy resin modified with pyrolysis bio-oil

Natalia V Boychenko

This study investigates the modification of epoxy resins with pyrolysis bio-oils derived from plant waste, aiming to enhance mechanical performance. A method for epoxy resin modification using bio-oil is proposed, including techniques for…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 870 Downloads: 850 Vol. 17, No. 65 (2023) June 22, 2023

Microstructure Characterization, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Silicon Carbide and Neem Leaf Powder Reinforced AL7075 Alloy hybrid MMC’s.

Gururaj Hatti, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, G. J. Naveen

The demanding material quality criteria in the automotive and aerospace industries have recently had an impact on the development of lightweight aluminium alloys. The choice and application of metal-matrix composites as structural…

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SI: Modeling in Structural Integrity Views: 664 Downloads: 378 Vol. 19, No. 73 (2025) May 7, 2025 pp. 74-87

Predictive modeling of PMMA-based polymer composites reinforced with hydroxyapatite: a machine learning and FEM approach

Rohit Kumar Singh, Khyati Verma, G. C. Mohan Kumar

This research examines the mechanical characteristics of polymer composites (PMMA) that are reinforced with Hydroxyapatite (HAp), with a particular emphasis on the Elastic Modulus and Compressive Strength. The investigation employs a…

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 827 Downloads: 485 Vol. 14, No. 52 (2020) March 22, 2020 pp. 281-298

Optimization design based approach for the determination and minimization of the displacement under tensile load in hybrid composite joint

Sahli Abderahmane, Fouzia Merabbi, Abdelkader Lousdad, Abdelkader Megueni

C Composite materials are most often used for lengthier and thin structures susceptible to buckle. The optimization is often carried out taking into consideration the resistance to buckling and tensile loads for minimum displacement i.e…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 745 Downloads: 336 Vol. 19, No. 71 (2025) October 6, 2024 pp. 11-21

Indentation Fracture Toughness of Aluminium-Graphite Composites: Influence of Nano-particles

Ibrahim Alqahtani, B. Niyaz Ahmed, E. Ashoka, A. M. Rajesh, P. B. Bharath, Doddamani Saleemsab

In the field of composite materials, extensive research has been undertaken on aluminum-graphite composites. However, a research gap has been identified regarding the specific influence of nano-sized graphite particles on their fracture…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 704 Downloads: 568 Vol. 18, No. 69 (2024) May 29, 2024 pp. 210-226

The Impact of nanoparticles (B4C-Al2O3) on mechanical, wear, fracture behavior and machining properties of formwork grade Al7075 composites

T. B. Prakash, M. Gangadharappa, Santhosh Somashekar, M. Ravikumar

This study explores how ageing temperature and the volume percentage of Al₂O₃+B₄C nanoparticles influence the machinability and hardness of stir-cast Al-7075 Metal Matrix Composite (MMC). Using liquid metallurgy techniques, hybrid…

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 1,302 Downloads: 858 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 301-308

The Metallurgical hydrogen as an indicator and cause of damage to rolled steel: Hydrogen diagnostics of fracture

Vladimir Polyanskiy, Victor Loginov, Yuriy A. Yakovlev, Anatoly Polyanskiy, Vecheclav Olekov, Gregory Rostovykh

Fatigue tests and measurements of the volumetric distribution of metallurgical hydrogen in specimens cut from rolled I-beam 60Sh3 made of steel 10KhSND were carried out. Fatigue tests show a 20% reduction in fatigue limits compared to…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 1,201 Downloads: 763 Vol. 18, No. 68 (2024) March 11, 2024 pp. 357-370

Shapley additive explanation on machine learning predictions of fatigue lifetimes in piston aluminum alloys under different manufacturing and loading conditions

Mohammad Azadi, Mahmood Matin

Various input variables, including corrosion time, fretting force, stress, lubrication, heat-treating, and nano-particles, were evaluated by modeling of stress-controlled fatigue lifetimes in AlSi12CuNiMg aluminum alloy of the engine…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 1,118 Downloads: 437 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) September 13, 2025 pp. 385-414

Very High Cycle Fatigue (VHCF) of notched specimens: a review

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…

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SI: Developments in the fracture and fatigue assessment of materials Views: 1,082 Downloads: 627 Vol. 12, No. 46 (2018) September 23, 2018 pp. 73-83

Mechanical and nanomechanical properties of MWCNT/PP nanocomposite

Konstantinos Tserpes, A. Chanteli, Sp. Pantelakis, E.P. Koumoulos, C.A. Charitidis

The mechanical and nanomechanical properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube-reinforced polypropylene (MWCNT/PP) nanocomposite were investigated through tension tests (conducted on 2 wt% and 5 wt% specimens) and nanoindentation tests…

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 978 Downloads: 529 Vol. 19, No. 71 (2025) November 21, 2024 pp. 239-245

Mechanical testing of miniature carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) samples under digital light microscopy

Eugene Statnik, Iu. A. Sadykova, E. N. Prokopev, A.I. Salimon, E. V. Nazarov, N. V. Turbin, A.M. Korsunsky

The rapid development of inhomogeneous and anisotropic materials like carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) with epoxy matrices necessitates a multidisciplinary approach for safe use. This approach should integrate computational modeling…

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SI: Crack Paths Views: 759 Downloads: 483 Vol. 13, No. 48 (2019) February 24, 2019 pp. 58-69

Numerical crack growth study on porosity afflicted cast steel specimens

Manuel Schuscha, Martin Leitner, Michael Stoschka, Stefan Pusterhofer, Giovanni Meneghetti

This paper deals with the fatigue assessment of cast steel defects in terms of macroscopic shrinkage porosity. Within preliminary studies, a generalized Kitagawa diagram GKD was established by numerical analyses of V-notched specimens with…

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SI: Developments in the fracture and fatigue assessment of materials Views: 721 Downloads: 498 Vol. 12, No. 46 (2018) September 23, 2018 pp. 62-72

Influence of the Coupling between the Mechanical Characteristics and the Welding Conditions by the FSSW Process: Case of the Bimaterial Alu-Steel

Benattou Bouchouicha, H. Mekri, A. Miloudi, H. Christophe, A. Imad

The present study investigates the effect of joining parameters on the mechanical characteristics of dissimilar friction stir spot welding (FSSW) between AA 6061 Al and galvanized steel. Mechanical performance has been evaluated by shear…

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Fracture Views: 955 Downloads: 0 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 244-253

A Study on microstructure, mechanical and fracture behavior of Al2O3 - MoS2 reinforced Al6061 hybrid composite

K. R. Suchendra, Reddy M Sreenivasa, M. Ravikumar

Al composites usage is growing and is gaining importance in aerospace, automotive and marine industries due to their excellent characteristics. Aluminum composites exhibit high resistance to wear and corrosion, possess high strength, offer…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 489 Downloads: 307 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) August 10, 2025 pp. 73-88

Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach

M. Ravikumar

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…

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 774 Downloads: 683 Vol. 16, No. 60 (2022) March 25, 2022 pp. 102-113

Experimental investigation on the mechanical behavior of concrete reinforced with Alfa plant fibers

Tidjani Messas, Djamel Achoura, Boutrid Abdelaziz, Belgacem Mamen

Currently, the reinforcement of ordinary concrete with synthetic fibers poses ecological problems because the manufacturing process of these products is very polluting. Plant fiber composites are a new challenge for environmental…

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SI: Steels and Composites for Engineering Structures Views: 1,224 Downloads: 1,140 Vol. 15, No. 58 (2021) September 25, 2021 pp. 282-295

Influence of 3d-printing parameters on the mechanical properties of 17-4PH stainless steel produced through Selective Laser Melting

Francesca Romana Andreacola, Ilaria Capasso, Letizia Pilotti, Giuseppe Brando

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a technological process in which elements are fruitfully built up adding materials layer by layer. AM had a massive development in recent times, thanks to its intrinsic advantages, especially if compared with…

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Fatigue Views: 744 Downloads: 510 Vol. 14, No. 53 (2020) July 19, 2020 pp. 141-151

Fatigue Life Simulation and Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Sheet Self-piercing Riveting

Qingchun Zheng, Naixin Wang, Peihao Zhu, Jingna Liu, Wenpeng Ma

The fatigue life prediction model of self-piecing riveting components of aluminum alloy is established and the effects of roughness and residual stress on fatigue life of self-piercing riveting components is analyzed by the model. Finite…

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SI: Failure Analysis of Materials and Structures Views: 1,229 Downloads: 720 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 130-139

The use of frictional and bonded contact models in finite element analysis for internal fixation of tibia fracture

Syifaul Huzni, Fikrir Oktianda, Syarizal Fonna, Fazal Rahiem, Lilis Angriani

Tibia is one of the bones that often fracture, generally occurring due to a car accident, falling from high places, work accidents, and sports injuries. Internal fixation is one of the solutions to repair broken bones. In some cases…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,236 Downloads: 518 Vol. 10, No. 35 (2016) December 29, 2015 pp. pages 11-20

Relation between the plastic instability and fracture of tensile tested Cu-Sn alloys investigated with the application of acoustic emission technique

W. Ozgowicz, B. Grzegorczyk, A. Pawelek, W. Wajda, W. Skuza, A. Piatkowski, Z. Ranachowski

The work concerns the application of the acoustic emission (AE) method in testing the mechanical properties of continuously cast industrial tin bronze CuSn6P, which reveals tendencies to instable plastic flow connected particularly with…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 127 Downloads: 113 Vol. 20, No. 77 (2026) April 21, 2026 pp. 120-137

Microstructure, tensile and fractographic behavior of friction stir welded joints AA6061 and AA2024

C N Vikas, N. Nagesha, Manjunath Vatnalmath, Mr SathyaNarayana N

The present study focused on the evaluation of critical influencing parameters of the FSW of AA6061-T6 and AA2024-T351 alloys. The materials properties of AA6061-T6 are heat-treatable alloys possessing properties of good resistance to…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 518 Downloads: 316 Vol. 19, No. 71 (2025) October 12, 2024 pp. 80-90

Effect of cast part size on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a bainitic High-Carbon and High-Silicon Cast Steel

Diego Fernandino, Alejandro Basso, Nicolas Tenaglia

This study aims at assessing the impact of casting size on the bainitic transformation, resulting microstructures, and tensile properties of a high-carbon, high-silicon steel austempered at different temperatures. The casting size was…

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 806 Downloads: 650 Vol. 18, No. 67 (2024) December 17, 2023 pp. 163-175

Experimental and Numerical Study on Vibration-Based Damage Detection and Localization in Laminated Composite Plates

Saeesh Verenkar, I. Sridhar, Vinayak S. Uppin, P. S. Shivakumar Gouda

Damage detection in composite materials is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of engineering structures. Conventional methods often face challenges in accurately identifying damage in plate-like structures, particularly in…

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 1,235 Downloads: 751 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 168-179

Mechanical Behaviour and Fractured Surface Analysis of Bauxite Residue and Graphite Reinforced Aluminium Hybrid Composites

K. C. Anil, J. Kumaraswamy, Mahadeva Reddy, Bhograj Prakash

Composite materials application areas have gradually grown, allowing them to reach and conquer new markets from consumer products to specialized niche applications, advanced composite materials make up a significant portion of the…

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SI: Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 1,469 Downloads: 682 Vol. 15, No. 55 (2021) December 28, 2020 pp. 119-135

Fatigue Behavior of Metallic Components Obtained by Topology Optimization for Additive Manufacturing

F.K. Fiorentin, B. Oliveira, J.C.R. Pereira, J.A.F.O. Correia, Abilio M.P. de Jesus, F. Berto

The main goal of the present research is to propose an integrated methodology to address the fatigue performance of topology optimized components, produced by additive manufacturing. The main steps of the component design will be…

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