Abstract: Enhancing the strength and ductility of metallic materials simultaneously is crucial for numerous industrial applications, yet it remains a formidable challenge due to the typical trade-off between these two properties. ...

Abstract: The ratio of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) confinement stiffness to concrete strength (confinement stiffness ratio) has been widely accepted to determine the postpeak stress‒strain behavior of FRP-confined concrete. It ...

Abstract: Understanding the stress distribution within concrete structures under complex loading conditions is crucial for investigating their failure mechanisms and ultimate strength design. Nevertheless, internal-stress distribution ...

Abstract: Through natural selection, living systems have evolved elegant hierarchical structures with excellent mechanical properties and efficient biological functions. The helical tendrils of climbing plants are known for their ...