Journal of Applied Mechanics: Recent submissions
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MeshODENet: A Graph-Informed Neural Ordinary Differential Equation Neural Network for Simulating Mesh-Based Physical Systems
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The simulation of complex physical systems using a discretized mesh is a cornerstone of applied mechanics, but traditional numerical solvers are often computationally prohibitive for many-query tasks. While graph ... -
Buckling of Knitted Fabric Wrapped Around a Rigid Cylinder
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Knitted fabrics exhibit high flexibility due to their periodic loop structures formed by bent yarns. Under compressive loading, they develop three-dimensional (3D) wrinkling patterns that reflect nonlinear ... -
Convolutional Neural Network and Image Processing-Based Approach for Homogenization of Lattice Structures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The homogenization approach is widely used in lattice structure design to simplify modeling of complex geometries by representing them as simple solid elements in finite element analysis (FEA). Homogenized material ... -
Fracture Behavior of Sandstone Under Multi-Loading Conditions Using DEM Framework
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Failure of rocks under complex loading and progression of damage is of great interest to various rock engineering problems. In this context, the Discrete Element Method (DEM) has proven particularly effective in ... -
Mechanism-Aware Versus Mechanism-Agnostic Modeling of Void-Mediated Failure in Nominally Isotropic Magnesium Alloys
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Weakly-textured magnesium (Mg) alloys often exhibit nominally isotropic stress–strain behavior with muted tension–compression asymmetry, making an isotropic plasticity assumption appear reasonable. Here, we assess ... -
Wall Shear Stress Fluctuations in Collapsible Channels: Insights Into Stented Artery Dynamics
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Wall shear stress (WSS) serves as a crucial link between the dynamics of blood flow and the biological mechanisms that underlie various cardiovascular diseases. This study investigates WSS fluctuations in a ... -
A Kinetic Phase-Field Model of Diffusion Bonding: A Nonlocal Approach to Interface Coalescence
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Conventional phase-field models often drive solid-solid interfaces to coalesce when in close proximity. This feature limits their use for processes like diffusion bonding, where the interfaces might need to remain ... -
Elastic Foundation Solution for the Energy Release Rate and Mode Partitioning of the Mixed-Mode Bending Sandwich Configuration
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents a closed-form solution for the mixed-mode bending debond test configuration in sandwich composites. The solution is for the energy release rate and the mode partitioning. The finite-length ... -
A Continuum Elastic-Plastic Theory for Porous Materials With Maximum Energy Dissipation Rate
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this article, in terms of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, as well as the principle of maximum energy dissipation rate, a continuum elastic-plastic theory for porous materials is proposed. Unlike ... -
Poisson’s Ratio in Cubic Materials: A New Representation and Extreme Examples
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Poisson’s ratio ν is defined by two orthogonal directions, one for longitudinal stretch and one for lateral strain. In elastic solids with cubic symmetry, there are only two stretch directions for which ν is ... -
Toughening by Design: Unveiling the Fracture Mechanisms of Nonlocal Lattice Materials
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Lattice materials offer extraordinary opportunities for lightweight structural design, yet their practical application is often compromised by their propensity for brittle fracture originating from inherent ... -
Ultralow Poisson's Ratios in Ultrahard Crystals Across Finite Strains
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Materials exhibiting near-zero transverse deformation under tension, a property known as an ultralow Poisson's ratio (UPR), are highly sought for precision applications. However, UPR materials are conventionally ... -
Three-Node Torsional Spring Element Formulation for the Analysis of Reconfigurable Bar-Linked Structures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This technical note presents the derivation, validation, and application of a three-node torsional spring (3NTS) element for the analysis of bar-linked, reconfigurable structures. The 3NTS element assigns rotational ... -
Accurate Discrete Simulation of Plates and Shells via Mid-Edge Formulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Thin plates and shells are central to emerging technologies such as deployable space structures, wearable devices, and flexible electronics, where large geometric nonlinearities are not only unavoidable but often ... -
Prevalent Low Interfacial Fatigue Threshold in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The expanding applications of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) in fields like bioelectronics, healthcare, and flexible displays call for an urgent study on their fatigue behaviors, i.e., damage and fracture ... -
Impact of Manufacturing Deviations on Serpentine Interconnect Stretchability and Its Consistency in Stretchable Inorganic Electronics With Porous Elastomer Substrates
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Stretchable inorganic electronics have emerged as a promising technology for integrating electronic devices into complex, deformable surfaces, offering advantages in applications such as wearable electronics, ... -
Determination of Material Parameters From Single Spherical Indentation Data Using Artificial Neural Networks
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study presents a novel artificial neural network approach for determining material parameters from single spherical indentation test data, addressing the fundamental nonuniqueness problem inherent in ... -
Multiscale Tip Asymptotics of a Shallow Hydraulic Fracture With Fluid Lag
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study investigates the boundary layer solution in the tip region of shallow hydraulic fractures that propagate with a finite fluid lag. Owing to their proximity to the free surface, shallow hydraulic fractures ... -
Intrinsic Bistability Via Thick-Panel Design in High-Degrees-of-Freedom Resch Origami
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Origami with high degrees-of-freedom (DOF), such as the Resch tessellation, offers a vast design space for complex morphing structures but poses significant control challenges. Embedding bistability is a promising ... -
Physics-Informed Neural Network Engines to Predict Viscoelastic Behavior of Elastomers/Hydrogels
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study presents a physics-informed neural network (PINN) framework to model the nonlinear viscoelastic behavior of polymers and soft materials. By integrating principles from polymer science, statistical ...