SYNTHESIZED ENRICHMENT FUNCTIONS FOR EXTENDED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSES WITH FULLY RESOLVED MICROSTRUCTURE by Martin Doškář, Jan Novák, Jan Zeman

Subjects: “…Wang tiling, microstructure synthesis, microstructure-informed enrichment functions,…”
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Corrosion behavior of dissimilar Al–Mg–Si alloys joint welded under hybrid CMT-laser oscillation welding by J.R. Li, J.M. Yu, L. Wang, Z. Zhang, X.N. Wang, H. Nagaumi

“…As the corrosion behavior of 6xxx series aluminum alloys depends on composition and microstructure, the microstructure and corrosion behavior of 6082 and a new 6xxx aluminum alloy weld joint are investigated under a standard corrosion test in this study. …”
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Capturing thin-film microstructure contributions during ultrafast laser-metal interactions using atomistic simulations by Hariprasath Ganesan, Stefan Sandfeld

“…Using a hybrid two-temperature model and molecular dynamics, we simulated ultrafast laser-metal interactions for gold thin films with varying crystallographic orientations and microstructure configurations. Microstructure features, namely grain size, grain topology, and local crystallographic orientation, controlled the rate and extent of lattice disorder evolution and phase transformation, particularly at lower applied fluences. …”
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Analysis on hot deformation behavior and microstructural evolution of TA10 alloy smelted with the electron beam furnace by Haiguang Huang, Guodong Ma, Fan Jiang, Yongkun Li, Rongfeng Zhou, Lu Li, Zhentao Yuan, Xiao Wang

“…TEM and EBSD aimed at exploring the microstructures and microstructural evolution, respectively. When deformed at the temperatures below the phase transition point, grain boundaries converted to large-angle gradually. …”
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Induction-assisted direct laser deposition of Inconel 625 on DS Rene125: Microstructure, texture, and porosity control by Fareed Kermani, Hossein Momeni, Reza ShojaRazavi, MohammadReza Borhani

“…Advanced characterization methods, including optical microscopy, SEM, and XRD(equipped with a goniometer), were employed to analyze the microstructural evolution. Microstructural observations revealed that the application of the induction coil significantly altered dendrite orientation, increasing the angle from 67° to 86° relative to the horizontal axis. …”
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Enhanced Cutting Performance of 50Cr15MoV Martensitic Stainless Steel Through Controlled Residual Austenite Stability by Fujian Guo, Zhimin Peng, Guangyi Lu, Wenle Liu, Guoqing Li, Pan Zhang, Chengjia Shang

“…The cutting edges of the knife were characterized by an optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), electron back scattering diffraction (EBSD), and transmission electron microscope (TEM), to analyze the relationship between tool edge hardness and microstructure. The microstructure stability of the material was analyzed by a separated Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) experiment. …”
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Effect of microstructural homogeneity on ultra-low temperature impact fracture mechanism of high-strength 9%Ni steel by Dazheng Zhang, Tingfeng Xu, Jiakai Xu, Weijuan Li, Hongliang Zhang, Jiaping Hou

“…For the tested steel with uniform microstructure, its microstructure was a single and uniform tempered sorbite, which exhibited ultra-high crack propagation energy, resulting in excellent ultra-cryogenic impact absorption energy (245 J) and shear-fracture percentage (100 %). …”
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A Comprehensive Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Glycoluril–Formaldehyde Polymer-Modified Cement Paste by Nakarajan Arunachelam, S. K. M. Pothinathan, C. Chella Gifta, N. P. Vignesh

“…The results demonstrate that a 3% addition of glycoluril–formaldehyde in concrete offers optimum performance, ensuring improved mechanical strength and microstructure. The microstructural investigation using optical microscopy, an X-ray diffraction, and SEM analysis confirms the polymerization of glycoluril–formaldehyde and the formation of a denser microstructure. …”
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Excessive Fe Contamination in Secondary Al Alloys: Microstructure, Porosity, and Corrosion Behaviour by Helder Nunes, Rui Madureira, Manuel F. Vieira, Ana Reis, Omid Emadinia

“…Among these alloys, the AlSi7Mg0.3-3.8Fe, containing the highest level of contamination, exhibited the most complex microstructure. This microstructure is characterised by the presence of two distinct Fe-rich intermetallic phases with diverse shapes and sizes: petal-like α′-Al₈Fe₂Si, long and thick β-Al_4.5FeSi plaques, and very thin β-Al_4.5FeSi needles. …”
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The Effect of Kappa Phases on Tribocorrosion Behaviour of Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) and Manganese Aluminum Bronze (MAB) by Carlos Berlanga-Labari, Adrián Claver, María Victoria Biezma-Moraleda, José Fernández-Palacio

“…The tribocorrosion behavior of cast NAB and MAB alloys was studied in artificial seawater to analyze the effect on microstructure. The microstructure and nanohardness were evaluated and correlated with tribocorrosion test results conducted under two different loads (10 and 40 N) in a unidirectional sliding mode using a 1 M NaCl solution as the electrolyte. …”
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Microstructure of kajmak skin layer made during kajmak production by Mira Radovanovic, Aleksandar Nedeljkovic, Jelena Miocinovic, Vladimir Pavlovic, Predrag Pudja

“…The kajmak skin layer composition, severity of the applied milk heat treatment and the linked whey proteins exhibited a very strong influence on kajmak skin layer microstructure. The microstructure of kajmak skin layer with a low fat content and fat/protein (F/P) ratio was characterized by a compact structure with a dense protein matrix. …”
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Eco-friendly alkali-activated nano concrete: Impact of nano-GGBFS on mechanical and microstructural properties by Samuvel Raj R, G. Prince Arulraj, N. Anand, Balamurali Kanagaraj, Eva Lubloy

“…The results show that varying concentrations of nGS enhanced the properties of AANC, with 12 % nGS yielding the best mechanical and microstructural performance. Microstructural studies, including Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), demonstrated superior geopolymerization at this optimal nGS content. …”
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Impact of GGBFS and Pond Ash on the Strength and Durability of Concrete Mixes by Agrawal Sangeeta, Shirule Pravin, Husain Mujahid, Pawar Sudhakar

“…Durability assessments revealed a decline in water absorption ( R² = 88.05%, MAPE = 5.45%) and acid attack resistance (R² = 99.83%, MAPE = 0.58%) with increasing GGBFS and Pond Ash content, primarily due to increased porosity and altered microstructural characteristics. Microstructural analysis confirmed reduced hydration density and weaker bond formation at higher replacement levels. …”
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Early-Strength Controllable Geopolymeric CLSM Derived by Shield Tunneling Muck: Performance Optimization and Hydration Mechanism of GGBFS–CS Systems by Jiguo Liu, Jun Zhang, Xiaohui Sun, Shutong Dong, Silin Wu

“…., 60:40) led to a significant reduction in the 28-day strength—up to nearly 50% compared with the 90:10 mix—due to impaired microstructural densification. Microstructural analyses (pore-solution pH, SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR, LF-NMR) confirmed that higher CS levels enhanced early C–A–S–H gel formation by increasing OH⁻ and Ca²⁺ availability while compromising long-term structure. …”
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Surface Cracking in 05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb Precipitation-Hardened Stainless Steel During Secondary Forging： Mechanisms and Solutions by Zhao　Jiali, Xin　Ruishan, Yu　Zhanyang, Cao　Chenxing, Xue　Feng, He　Yudong, Zhou　Peng

“…05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb steel is a martensitic precipitation-hardened stainless steel that frequently exhibits surface cracking during secondary forging， significantly compromising forging efficiency and product yield.In this study， the original austenite microstructure， martensite microstructure， phase composition and hardness of the secondary forging bar surface defect samples were tested. …”
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Comparative study on contribution of bimodal microstructure and heterogeneous microstructure to mechanical properties of ZK60 alloy by Hang Zhang, Yue Gao, Rongguang Li, Boshu Liu, Shanshan Li, Yan Tang, Yuehong Zhang, Gaowu Qin

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