Abstract: The method proposed by Agrawal and Karlsson (1) is correct when assuming a symmetric interfacial fracture toughness curve. Based on the resolution (e.g., the scatter in the data) from the ...

Abstract: Recent studies have shown that Pt-aluminide—a common bond coat material in thermal barrier coatings—undergoes martensitic transformations during thermal cycling. The transformations are associated ...

Abstract: A computational scheme for estimating the effective elastic properties of a particle reinforced matrix is investigated. The randomly distributed same-sized spherical particles are assumed to result ...

Abstract: We investigate properties that govern interfacial fracture within the framework of linear elastic fracture mechanics, including interfacial fracture toughness, mode mixity, and the associated reference ...

Abstract: The debonding characteristics of patched structures are investigated in this study by means of an analytical model. In particular, the effects the lay-up sequence and edge-tapering of a ...

Abstract: An alternative, improved method to determine mechanical properties from indentation testing is presented. This method can determine the elastic modulus, yield strength and equi-biaxial residual ...

Abstract: Background: Knowledge of normal cardiac kinematics is important when attempting to understand the mechanisms that impair the contractile function of the heart during disease. The complex kinematics ...

Abstract: The constitutive response of perfluorinated sulfonic acid (PFSA) membranes based on tensile testing is investigated, and a phenomenological constitutive model for the elastoplastic flow behavior ...

Abstract: Durability of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) is a major technical barrier to the commercial viability of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) for stationary and transportation ...