From microstructural features to effective toughness in disordered brittle solids
The relevant parameters at the microstructure scale that govern the macroscopic toughness of disordered brittle materials are investigated theoretically.
Démery, Vincent +2 more
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Fracture toughness and crack-resistance curve behavior in metallic glass-matrix composites [PDF]
Nonlinear-elastic fracture mechanics methods are used to assess the fracture toughness of bulk metallic glass (BMG) composites; results are compared with similar measurements for other monolithic and composite BMG alloys.
Hofmann, D. C. +5 more
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Review on Quantum Mechanically Guided Design of Ultra-Strong Metallic Glasses
Quantum mechanically guided materials design has been used to predict the mechanical property trends in crystalline materials. Thereby, the identification of composition-structure-property relationships is enabled. However, quantum mechanics based design
Simon Evertz +14 more
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Shape optimisation of rim structure of aluminium alloy car wheels based on 90° impact test
Automotive wheels are critical components for vehicular safety, with the rim subjected primarily to radial bending loads during operation. Balancing rim thickness and structural integrity under these loading conditions is imperative.
Guangdong Zhang +8 more
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Experimental Investigation on Toughness of SFRC and Bond Behavior with Reinforcing Bars
Steel-fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) has the advantages of high strength, durability, and crack prevention ability. Studies on the compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural behavior of SFRC have been carried out by many researchers.
Hongmei Zhang +4 more
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On the toughness of thermoplastic polymer nanocomposites as assessed by the essential work of fracture (EWF) approach [PDF]
The essential work of fracture (EWF) approach is widely used to determine the plane stress fracture toughness of highly ductile polymers and related systems.
A. Pegoretti +6 more
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Effectiveness and Safety of Nusinersen and Risdiplam in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Objective Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder marked by progressive muscle weakness and mobility loss. It has a profound physical, emotional and social impact on patients and caregivers, requiring comprehensive medical and supportive care.
Amin Mehrabian +9 more
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Numerical simulation on 90° impact test of aluminium alloy wheel with the effect of tyre
Car wheels are crucial to automobile safety, requiring a rigorous test before production. A 90° impact test simulates the frontal impact and its influences on the wheel structure, replicating dynamic driving conditions.
Guangdong Zhang +7 more
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Toughness and the transition from ductile to brittle behavior are long-standing concerns for applications of ferritic steel such as line-pipe. Three algorithms have been developed to fit a hyperbolic tangent curve to any Charpy V-notch dataset and ...
Nathaniel T. Switzner +4 more
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Evaluation of Toughness of High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steels as a Function of Carbon Content [PDF]
The influence of carbon content on the microstructure and toughness of HSLA steel at room temperature was investigated based on experimental work and literature.
Naher, S., Qaban, A.
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