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SI: IGF27 - 27th International Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity Views: 677 Downloads: 586 Vol. 18, No. 68 (2024) February 27, 2024 pp. 296-309

Modelling of crack propagation in miniaturized and normal SENB specimens based on local failure criterion

Bernadett Spisak, Zoltán Bézi, Réka Erdei, Szabolcs Szávai

The use of miniaturized specimen testing methods is a promising way to solve the problem of limited materials in RPV monitoring programs. The use of miniature specimens allows the evaluation of fracture toughness from other specimen…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 562 Downloads: 427 Vol. 19, No. 72 (2025) January 11, 2025 pp. 46-61

Evaluation of thinning behaviour under the influence of plastic hardening and surface friction during small punch test

Sarthok Chandra Pandit, Nasrul Azuan Alang, Imam Ul Ferdous, Juliawati Binti Alias, Mohd Firdaus Bin Hassan, Asnul Hadi Bin Ahmad

Understanding the deformation response of the material involving thinning under small punch loading is vital to ensure structural integrity. This paper systematically investigates the effects of plastic hardening on the thinning process…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.72.05

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Miscellanea Views: 1,028 Downloads: 525 Vol. 11, No. 42 (2017) September 29, 2017 pp. Pages 328-336

Failure analysis of thin metal foils

G. Bolzon, M. Shahmardani, R. Liu, E. Zappa

The mechanical response and the failure mode of thin metal foils under tensile load has been analyzed supplementing the usual test records with full-field measurements performed by three-dimensional digital image correlation (3D DIC)…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.42.34

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Reliability and Life Extension of Components Views: 1,589 Downloads: 651 Vol. 14, No. 52 (2020) March 2, 2020 pp. 211-229

Effect of aggregate type on moisture susceptibility of modified cold recycled mix asphalt: evaluation by mechanical tests and Surface Free Energy method

Hassan Latifi, Nahid Amini

There are deficiencies associated with cold mix asphalts, specifically, cold recycled mix asphalts in comparison with hot mix asphalt or hot recycled mix asphalt such as higher moisture susceptibility. Moisture damage of asphalt mixtures…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.52.17

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Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 731 Downloads: 723 Vol. 16, No. 60 (2022) March 25, 2022 pp. 291-309

Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened by NSM technique using ECC

Fady Awad, Mohamed Husain, Khaled Fawzy

Bendable concrete is also defined as engineered cementitious composites because of its great ductility and tight fracture width limitation. ECC mixtures by adding additional Portland cement, silica sand and fly ash, fiber types…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.21

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Fatigue Views: 1,328 Downloads: 748 Vol. 14, No. 53 (2020) July 19, 2020 pp. 177-186

Evaluating Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Containing polymers of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) against Failures Caused by Rutting, Moisture and Fatigue

Mahmoud Ameri, Reza Mohammadi, Milad Mousavinezhad, Amirhossein Ameri, Hamid Shaker, Arash Fasihpour

Properties of asphalt mixture play a vital role in structural integrity and performance of flexible pavements structure. In flexible pavements asphalt concrete surface layer consists of asphalt binder, aggregates and in some cased…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.53.15

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 588 Downloads: 439 Vol. 15, No. 56 (2021) March 28, 2021 pp. 56-64

Haynes 242 Alloy for Lares 2 Satellite

Daniela Pilone, Andrea brotzu, Ferdinando Felli, Ignazio Ciufolini, Barbara Negri, Claudio Paris

The satellite LARES 2 is designed to test dragging of inertial frames, or frame-dragging, predicted by Einstein’s theory of General Relativity, with accuracy of a few parts in a thousand. For this purpose, besides the typical requirements…

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SI: 1st Benelux Network Meeting and Workshop on Damage and Fracture Mechanics Views: 721 Downloads: 483 Vol. 14, No. 52 (2020) February 8, 2020 pp. 105-112

Numerical modelling of dynamic ductile fracture propagation in different lab-scale experiments using GTN damage model

Benoît Paermentier, Dimitri Debruyne, Reza Talemi

Initiation and propagation of ductile fractures are a major consideration during the design of high-pressure pipelines. Consequences of a pipeline failure can be catastrophic thus structural integrity must be ensured over several decades.…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.52.09

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 421 Downloads: 301 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) October 25, 2025 pp. 179-199

Optimization of austenitic and ferritic steels for deep drawing. Part 2: FEM analyses with damage development.

Andrea Casaroli, Edoardo Scabini, Marco Virginio Boniardi, Riccardo Andreotti, Barbara Rivolta

Deep drawing of sheet metal is a crucial industrial process due to its high productivity and low cost per unit produced. Stainless steels are ideal for this process, given their high deformability compared to other steels. Despite its…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.75.13

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 996 Downloads: 0 Vol. 13, No. 50 (2019) August 30, 2019 pp. 149-162

Experimental and numerical investigation of the properties of the Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete with basalt and glass fiber

Mahmoud Ameri, Mehdi Nemati, Hamid Shaker, Faezeh jafari

Abstract. In the recent decades, different kinds of fiber materials are used for improving the asphalt mixture performance. Meanwhile, different kinds of fiber are used excessively due to their desirable physical and chemical properties…

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Fatigue Views: 848 Downloads: 541 Vol. 13, No. 50 (2019) August 26, 2019 pp. 310-318

The effect of temperature on low-cycle fatigue of shape memory alloy

Volodymyr Iasnii, Petro Yasniy, Denys Baran, Anna Rudawska

The influence of temperature on the fatigue properties of pseudoelastic NiTi under low-cycle fatigue are investigated. Tests were performed under the uniaxial tensile deformation (pull-pull) at 0°С and 20°С which is above the austenite…

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Miscellanea Views: 801 Downloads: 753 Vol. 10, No. 35 (2016) December 29, 2015 pp. PAges 313-321

Fatigue failure analysis of pin-loaded lugs

Slobodanka Boljanovic, Stevan Maksimovic

In the present paper, mathematical models are proposed in order to analyze the strength of pinloaded lugs with semi-elliptical crack and through-the-thickness crack. The crack growth investigation of considered crack configurations tackles…

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SI: Structural Integrity and fatigue mechanisms: applications and recent trends Views: 1,853 Downloads: 1,140 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 26-36

Delamination effect on the mechanical behavior of 3D printed polymers

Fatima Majid, T. Hachimi, H. Rhanim, R. Rhanim

This study aims to assess the delamination effect and predict the evolution of damage in 3D printed specimens to investigate the mechanical behavior occurring due to the delamination of the layers of 3D printed thermoplastic polymers.…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.63.03

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Fatigue Views: 777 Downloads: 603 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 505-515

Deep Learning algorithm for the assessment of the first damage initiation monitoring the energy release of materials

Dario Milone, Dario Santonocito

Monitoring the energy release during fatigue tests of common engineering materials has been shown to give relevant information on fatigue properties, reducing the testing time and material consumption. During a static tensile test, it is…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.34

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 916 Downloads: 651 Vol. 15, No. 57 (2021) June 22, 2021 pp. 169-181

Optimization of Ultimate Tensile Strength with DOE Approach for Application FSW Process in the Aluminum alloys AA6061-T651 & AA7075 -T651

Mohammed Chaib, Abdelkader Slimane, Sid Ahmed Slimane, Abdelakder Ziadi, Benattou Bouchouicha

As it is imperative to control the materials development processes well, in parallel, it will be necessary to constantly adapt very efficient assembly methods. Friction stir welding makes it much easier for us to fusion the aluminum alloys…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.57.14

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SI: Crack Paths Views: 568 Downloads: 391 Vol. 13, No. 47 (2019) December 4, 2018 pp. 394-400

Experimental Investigation on the Fracture Behaviour of Natural Stones Exposed to Monotonic and Cyclic Loading

Andrea Spagnoli, David Cendon Franco, Antonio D’Angelo

The present paper is devoted to an experimental study on the fracture behaviour of natural stones, commonly used as elements for building cladding, under both monotonic and cyclic loading, with particular emphasis to white Carrara marble.…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 623 Downloads: 420 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) October 24, 2025 pp. 167-178

Fatigue experimental characterisation of brazed joints in aluminium microchannel heat exchangers

Federico Milan, Sandro Ortolano, Gian Luca Gori, Denis Benasciutti, Enrico Salvati

Brazing is a widely employed joining technique for aluminium components due to its cost-effectiveness and compatibility with complex geometries. However, the structural integrity of brazed joints under cyclic loading remains a scarcely…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.75.12

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Damage mechanics Views: 729 Downloads: 556 Vol. 19, No. 71 (2025) December 5, 2024 pp. 285-301

Effect of Hybrid Nano Particle Reinforcements on Fractographic, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Al6061 Alloy Composites Developed by Ultrasonic Assisted Stir Casting Technique

Annapoorna Krishnappa, Shobha Ramesh, Vedashantha Murthy Bharath, Rajanna Siddagangappa, Srimadhu Ashokkumar, Madeva Nagaral, Virupaxi Auradi

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of hybrid nanoparticle reinforcement with Al₂O₃ and ZrO₂ on the mechanical and wear parameters of Al6061 alloy-based Nano composites. MMC’s (Metal Matrix Composite) specimens were…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.71.21

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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…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.59.37

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 1,567 Downloads: 744 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 13-25

Method for weak zones location at the coal-bed – host rock joint relative to the problem of sudden outbursts: theory and laboratory experiment

Larisa A Nazarova

Within the framework of a geomechanical model that describes the deformation of a rock mass during the subhorizontal coal-bed extraction, the mechanism for the formation and implementation of a sudden outburst is substantiated: as working…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.63.02

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Miscellanea Views: 1,016 Downloads: 641 Vol. 13, No. 47 (2019) December 17, 2018 pp. 459-467

Mechanical Behavior Analysis of a Friction Stir Welding (FSW) for Welded Joint Applied to Polymer Materials

Hachellaf kaddour, Meddah Hadj Miloud, Ould Chikh El Bahri, Lounis Abdallah

Welding is a technique of fusion joining the material involving a process of inter-molecular diffusion adhesion. Polymer welding is an assembly method among several known assembly techniques such as gluing. This welding process applies to…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.47.36

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Miscellanea Views: 911 Downloads: 593 Vol. 7, No. 24 (2013) March 20, 2013 pp. Pages 89-95

Research of the effectiveness of mechanical testing methods with analysis of features of destructions and temperature effects

A.V. Babushkin, D.S. Lobanov, A.V. Kozlova, I.D. Morev

In this paper is carried out the comparative analysis of effectiveness of test methods of determination of stiffness and strength properties of highly filled unidirectional fiberglass (Direct "E" roving 0.7 - orthophthalic polyester resin…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.24.09

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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…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.63.06

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Fatigue Views: 1,014 Downloads: 571 Vol. 16, No. 59 (2022) December 22, 2021 pp. 525-536

Crack paths in multiaxial fatigue of C45 steel specimens and correlation of lifetime with the thermal energy dissipation

Daniele Rigon, Filippo Berto, Giovanni Meneghetti

The work reports the observed fatigue damage of C45 steel specimens tested in a previous work under multiaxial loading conditions and its relationship with the thermal energy dissipation which has been used in the last decades to estimate…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.59.34

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Impact & Dynamics Views: 716 Downloads: 517 Vol. 15, No. 57 (2021) June 22, 2021 pp. 259-280

Enhancement of Blast Resistance of R.C Beams Using Micro/Nano Silica in Presence of Steel Fibers

Mahmoud Nawar, Ahmed Eisa

An analytical investigation using ABAQUS/Explicit dynamic analysis was carried out to investigate the effect of using Micro/Nano silica in the presence of steel fibers on improving the dynamic response of reinforced concrete beams.…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.57.19

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Miscellanea Views: 823 Downloads: 749 Vol. 6, No. 21 (2012) June 29, 2012 pp. 30-36

Hydrogen Re-Embrittlement of Aerospace grade High Strength Steels

R. Valentini, C. Colombo, M. De Sanctis, G. Lovicu

Hydrogen Re-Embrittlement on anodically coated high strength steels is a relevant risk for aerospace structures due to the possibility of hydrogen uptake during the operative life of the components. AISI 4340 and Maraging 250 unnotched…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.21.04

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Miscellanea Views: 910 Downloads: 716 Vol. 10, No. 38 (2016) October 3, 2016 pp. Pages 135-140

Theorical study on mechanical properties of AZ31B Magnesium alloy Sheets under multiaxial loading

A. Znaidi, O. Daghfas, S. Guellouz, R. Nasri

Numerical simulation by plastic deformation of the shaping processes currently has a large industrial interest. It allows you to shorten the time of design and construction related products and tools to analyze and to optimize processes.…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.38.18

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SI: Portuguese contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 885 Downloads: 519 Vol. 13, No. 48 (2019) March 2, 2019 pp. 304-317

Monotonic and Fracture Behaviours of Bolted Connections with Distinct Bolt Preloads and Surface Treatments

Vítor M.G. Gomes, Mariana Rodrigues, José A.F.O. Correia, Miguel A.V. Figueiredo, Abílio M.P. de Jesus, António A. Fernandes

This paper presents a research about the monotonic and failure behaviours of bolted joints made of thin plates of S350GD and S355MC steels grades, which are used for rack structures. A full factorial test matrix was performed considering…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.48.30

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SI: Fracture and Structural integrity: ten years of F&IS Views: 932 Downloads: 454 Vol. 13, No. 47 (2019) December 3, 2018 pp. 247-265

Analytical and numerical study of the stress field in a circular semi- ring under combined diametral compression and bending

Stavros K Kourkoulis, Ermioni D. Pasiou, Christos F. Markides

The stress field developed in a circular semi-ring under the combined action of diametral compression and bending is explored both analytically and numerically. The analytic solution is implemented by means of the complex potentials…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.47.19

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Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 860 Downloads: 562 Vol. 18, No. 67 (2024) December 17, 2023 pp. 240-258

Performance of Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs Having GFRP Gratings

Ahmed Mahmoud, Haitham F. Mostafa, Tarek S. Mostafa, Ahmed N. Khater

A thorough study of the literature indicated that there is not much relevant research on the application of GFRP gratings. Otherwise, extensive study has been done on FRP bars, laminates, sheets, strips, and rods. This study proposes a…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.67.18

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,030 Downloads: 597 Vol. 14, No. 52 (2020) February 2, 2020 pp. 25-32

Numerical Analysis and Verification of Residual Stress in T Joint of S355 Steel

Xiangming Wang, Erfu Guo

T joint is a widely used welding form. The welding deformation and residual stress produced during the welding process will affect the integrity and reliability of the structure. In this study, S355 low alloy steel was used as test…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.52.03

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Fracture Views: 1,073 Downloads: 813 Vol. 17, No. 65 (2023) June 22, 2023 pp. 208-223

Investigation into effective mechanical properties of porous material produced by the additive manufacturing method

Mahdi Fakoor, Seyed Mohammad Javad Tabatabaee

Porous materials are defined as materials that contain holes, voids, or spaces in their structures, which can be interconnected or isolated. In the most complex forms of these materials, the holes can have irregular shapes with a random…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.65.14

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 887 Downloads: 486 Vol. 16, No. 60 (2022) March 25, 2022 pp. 283-290

Mechanical Characterization and Tensile Fractography of Al7075-WCP-CoP Composite

U. B. Gopal Krishna, B. Vasudeva, Virupaxi Auradi, Madeva Nagaral

The demand for materials with an unusual combination of properties has increased tremendously at a level that cannot be attained through the use of conventional materials. This is especially true for materials used in aircraft, automotive…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.20

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Miscellanea Views: 545 Downloads: 794 Vol. 16, No. 59 (2022) December 22, 2021 pp. 265-310

Cracking Patterns of Brittle Hemispherical Domes: an Experimental Study

Siwen Cao, Andras A. Sipos

Crack formation in hemispherical domes is a distinguished problem in structural mechanics. The safety of cracked domes has a long track record; the evolution of the cracking pattern received less attention. Here, we report…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.59.20

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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…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.58.21

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 547 Downloads: 334 Vol. 18, No. 70 (2024) September 4, 2024 pp. 227-241

Optimization of the internal structure of 3D-printed components for architectural restoration

Valentina Tomei, Ernesto Grande, Maura Imbimbo

In recent years, 3D printing technology has assumed an important role in advanced construction processes across various engineering fields. Among these, the application to the architectural restoration of historic structures is…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.70.13

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 1,016 Downloads: 530 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 408-425

Experimentally evaluation of high-performance concrete mixes used for tunnels and containing silica fume and polypropylene fiber after exposed to high temperatures

Mohamed Elmesiri, Mohamed Fawzy Ahmed, Mohamed Bneni, Ahmed ElShami, Seleem Ahmad

This work introduces an experimental study to evaluate the effect of elevated temperatures on the mechanical properties of high-performance concrete (HPC) mix with changes in Water-Cementitious ratios, W/(C+SF), Silica Fume percent, SF…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.28

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 535 Downloads: 553 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) October 18, 2025 pp. 104-123

Optimization of austenitic and ferritic steels for deep drawing. Part 1: metallurgical and mechanical analyses.

Andrea Casaroli, Edoardo Scabini, Marco Virginio Boniardi, Riccardo Gerosa, Barbara Rivolta

Deep drawing of stainless steels thin sheets is a cold forming process used to produce components with complex geometries at limited costs. Although it seems a simple shaping technique, this technology requires a high level of know-how…

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Modelling of crack propagation in miniaturized and normal SENB specimens based on local failure criterion

Evaluation of thinning behaviour under the influence of plastic hardening and surface friction during small punch test

Failure analysis of thin metal foils

Effect of aggregate type on moisture susceptibility of modified cold recycled mix asphalt: evaluation by mechanical tests and Surface Free Energy method

Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened by NSM technique using ECC

Evaluating Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Containing polymers of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) against Failures Caused by Rutting, Moisture and Fatigue

Haynes 242 Alloy for Lares 2 Satellite

Numerical modelling of dynamic ductile fracture propagation in different lab-scale experiments using GTN damage model

Optimization of austenitic and ferritic steels for deep drawing. Part 2: FEM analyses with damage development.

Experimental and numerical investigation of the properties of the Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete with basalt and glass fiber

The effect of temperature on low-cycle fatigue of shape memory alloy

Fatigue failure analysis of pin-loaded lugs

Delamination effect on the mechanical behavior of 3D printed polymers

Deep Learning algorithm for the assessment of the first damage initiation monitoring the energy release of materials

Optimization of Ultimate Tensile Strength with DOE Approach for Application FSW Process in the Aluminum alloys AA6061-T651 & AA7075 -T651

Experimental Investigation on the Fracture Behaviour of Natural Stones Exposed to Monotonic and Cyclic Loading

Fatigue experimental characterisation of brazed joints in aluminium microchannel heat exchangers

Effect of Hybrid Nano Particle Reinforcements on Fractographic, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Al6061 Alloy Composites Developed by Ultrasonic Assisted Stir Casting Technique

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

Method for weak zones location at the coal-bed – host rock joint relative to the problem of sudden outbursts: theory and laboratory experiment

Mechanical Behavior Analysis of a Friction Stir Welding (FSW) for Welded Joint Applied to Polymer Materials

Research of the effectiveness of mechanical testing methods with analysis of features of destructions and temperature effects

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

Crack paths in multiaxial fatigue of C45 steel specimens and correlation of lifetime with the thermal energy dissipation

Enhancement of Blast Resistance of R.C Beams Using Micro/Nano Silica in Presence of Steel Fibers

Hydrogen Re-Embrittlement of Aerospace grade High Strength Steels

Theorical study on mechanical properties of AZ31B Magnesium alloy Sheets under multiaxial loading

Monotonic and Fracture Behaviours of Bolted Connections with Distinct Bolt Preloads and Surface Treatments

Analytical and numerical study of the stress field in a circular semi- ring under combined diametral compression and bending

Performance of Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs Having GFRP Gratings

Numerical Analysis and Verification of Residual Stress in T Joint of S355 Steel

Investigation into effective mechanical properties of porous material produced by the additive manufacturing method

Mechanical Characterization and Tensile Fractography of Al7075-WCP-CoP Composite

Cracking Patterns of Brittle Hemispherical Domes: an Experimental Study

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

Optimization of the internal structure of 3D-printed components for architectural restoration

Experimentally evaluation of high-performance concrete mixes used for tunnels and containing silica fume and polypropylene fiber after exposed to high temperatures

Optimization of austenitic and ferritic steels for deep drawing. Part 1: metallurgical and mechanical analyses.