Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Feasibility and Validity of Prismatic Rock Specimen in SHPB by Xibing Li, Tao Zhou, Diyuan Li, Zewei Wang

“…Finally, a dynamic crack propagation test is presented to show the application of the present work in studying fracturing mechanisms under dynamic loading.…”
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Slant Angle and Its Influence on Rock Cutting Performance by Yong Sun, Xingsheng Li

“…To improve cutting efficiency, it is important to understand the rock failure (fracture) mechanisms and the influences of cutting parameters on rock fracture behaviour. …”
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Off-Axial Tensile Properties of Precontraint PVDF Coated Polyester Fabrics under Different Tensile Rates by Lanlan Zhang

“…The corresponding failure modes and fracture mechanisms were discussed, and the relationships between tensile strength and strain at break and tensile rate and off-axial angles were obtained. …”
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Elastoplastic Modelling of an In Situ Concrete Spalling Experiment Using the Ottosen Failure Criterion by Lauri Kalle Tapio Uotinen, Topias Kalle Aleksi Siren

“…The support pressure generated by the liner is 3.2 MPa and the tangential stress of rock is reduced by −33%. In 2D fracture mechanical simulations, the support pressure is 3 MPa and small localized damage occurs after week 3 and damage process slowly continues during week 9 of the heating period. …”
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Experimental Study on the Tensile Property of a Novel Oriented Linear Porous Metal by Bin Liu, Xin-gang Wang, Yong Tang, Wei Yuan, Chao-bin Fang, Zhen-ping Wan

“…Based on the results, the fracture mechanism of the OLPM was further studied. Moreover, the porosity and sintering parameters were also varied to investigate their influence on the tensile properties. …”
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Clay Shoveler's Fracture: A Pain in the Neck by Marc Boutros, Maria R. Karam, Maria El Asmar, Emmanuelle Wakim, Labib Chebli, Pierre Maurice Doumit Bader Tarabay, Sami Roukoz

“…Clay shoveler's fracture mechanisms vary among different age groups; Schmitt's disease is the juvenile version. …”
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Modeling Simultaneous Multiple Fracturing Using the Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method by Quansheng Liu, Lei Sun, Pingli Liu, Lei Chen

“…In this paper, the FDEM simulator and a fluid simulator are linked, named FDEM-Fluid, to handle hydromechanical-fracture coupling problems and investigate the simultaneous multiple hydraulic fracturing mechanism. The fractures propagation and the deformation of solid phase are solved by FDEM; meanwhile the fluid flow in the fractures is modeled using the principle of parallel-plate flow model. …”
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Assessment of Shoulder Function after Internal Fixation of Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures in Young Adults: A Prospective Comparative Study by Hossam Fathi Mahmoud, Ahmed Hatem Farhan, Fahmy Samir Fahmy

“…The results were reported prospectively with no significant differences in mean age, sex, side of injury, type of fracture, mechanism of injury, and the follow-up period between the groups studied. …”
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Investigation on the fracture toughness of a low-density δ-quenching and partitioning steel sheet by Z.L. Li, D.D. Cui, Y.S. Zhang, D. Chen, L. Gao, X.Q. Wang, X.W. Li

“…This study provides valuable insights into the fracture toughness and fracture mechanisms of low-density δ-QP steels; it is of significant importance for their practical applications.…”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Study of Hydraulic Fracture Propagation during Coalbed Methane Development by Qingshan Ren, Yaodong Jiang, Pengpeng Wang, Guangjie Wu, Nima Noraei Danesh

“…Understanding hydraulic fracturing mechanism is vital to successful development of CBM. …”
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In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions by Juan Wang, Zhong Yang, Baiqing Zhou, Haijun Zhang, Li Cui, Yadong Niu, Xiaocheng Rui

“…ANSYS-based finite element analysis elucidated the synergistic effect of NbC and ZrC, validating the experimental data and providing a theoretical foundation for material design by simulating stress and fracture mechanisms, thus promoting the development of high-performance composites.…”
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Effects of Vibratory Stress Relief on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Marine Welded Structures by Liqiang Gao, Qinan Yao, Yuchen Yang, Dejian Sun, Guanhua Xu, Bangping Gu, Cong Yang, Shuaizhen Li

“…Furthermore, the significant reduction in residual stress, refinement of second-phase particles, and changes in fracture mechanisms are the main reasons for the increased strength observed after VSR. …”
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PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CULMS IN RYE (SECALE CEREALE L.) WITH A BRITTLE STEM by A. A. Konovalov, I. K. Shundrina, E. V. Karpova, V. I. Mamatyuk

“…It was found that lateral load breaks stems of mutant plants by the brittle fracture mechanism, and normal plants, by ductile fracture. …”
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In-situ synthesized WC reinforcement phase on microstructural evolution, toughness and tribological properties of Mo2FeB2-based composite coatings fabricated by laser cladding by Hao Zhang, Yang Zhang

“…%WC composite coating was enhanced by 57%, 22.6%, 3.9% and 65.3%, respectively. The fracture mechanism was typical brittle fracture. Additionally, the wear mechanism shifted from adhesive wear to abrasive wear. …”
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Deformation and strengthening behavior of Al-Cu-based alloys at ambient and elevated temperatures by Mehran Shahhosseininia, Mohammadreza Zamani

“…SEM images illustrated that as-cast and heat-treated Al-Cu-Mg and Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloys underwent a brittle deformation with intergranular-transgranular fracture mechanisms at ambient temperature. In contrast, at elevated testing temperatures, some dimples were observed to form. …”
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Numerical Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing in Multilayered Thin Tight Sandstone Gas Reservoir by Hao Zhang, Yuhu Bai, Bingxiang Xu, Xulin Du, Shaohua Gai

“…Facing this situation, this paper proposes a numerical study of the hydraulic fracturing mechanism and analyzes its influencing factors in the multilayered thin tight sandstone gas reservoir. …”
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Strength Characteristics and Failure Mechanism of Granite with Cross Cracks at Different Angles Based on DIC Method by Xu Wu, Liyuan Zhang, Jinglai Sun, Qifeng Guo, Jiliang Pan, Jun Gao

“…It is of great theoretical significance and engineering value to study the fracture mechanism of the jointed rock mass to ensure the stability of the surrounding rock and the safe and efficient utilization of the urban underground space. …”
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Multiscale Method for Seismic Response of Near-Source Sites by Shutao Li, Jingbo Liu, Zhou Yang, Xin Bao, Fei Wang, Xiaofeng Wang, Mohsen Saleh Asheghabadi

“…The generalized free-field seismic response of the near-source region is obtained by establishing a large-scale calculation model of the source site and is used to simulate the fracture mechanism of faults and the process of seismic wave propagation. …”
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Role of hole depth on mechanical behavior and acoustic emission characteristics of pre-drilled sandstone by Jiahan Liu, Ruide Lei, Ruide Lei

“…Furthermore, it is observed that the stress release pathways originating from newly formed cracks and dislocation slips become more diversified, suggesting a more complex fracturing mechanism.…”
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Control of peritectic phase content and its effect on properties of CuSn20P1 alloy by semi-solid rheological forming by Hao Zhang, Yongkun Li, Rongfeng Zhou, Dingdong Huo, Yao Li, Lei Wang

“…It is likely attributed to increased peritectic phase content with the semi-coherent interface, fine grain strengthening, and solid solution strengthening. Moreover, the fracture mechanism indicates that the peritectic phase can effectively prevent crack propagation. …”
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