Mechanical Behavior of Aluminum and Graphene Nanopowder-Based Composites by K Ch Sekhar, Raviteja Surakasi, Dr. Pallab Roy, P.Jacquline Rosy, T.K. Sreeja, S Raja, Velivela Lakshmikanth Chowdary

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is used to examine the microstructure. The specimen is evaluated using ANSYS. …”
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Real-time observation of dynamic instability and adiabatic shear banding in pure titanium by Jianguo Li, Jingui Zhong, Longkang Li, Jiaming Han, Haosen Chen, Qiuming Wei, Tao Suo

“…More critically, detailed experiments revealed that microstructural evolution and microscale damage are key drivers of localized plastic instability.…”
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Multiscale Simulation of 2D Heat Transfer in Composite Media Based on Global–Local Enrichment Functions by Guangzhong Liu, Jiamin Guo, Yan Bao, Huan Ping

“…In the proposed method, global–local enrichments are numerically constructed and incorporated into the global approximation in a hierarchical manner to integrate microstructure information into the macroscale problem. …”
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The study of neon retention and release behaviour from Be layers deposited under distinct temperature, pressure and ion energy conditions by P. Dinca, C. Staicu, B. Butoi, B.G. Solomonea, A. Anghel, O.G. Pompilian, G. Bulai, V. Tiron

“…The coating’s morphology and microstructure were analysed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Synthesis of Copper Based Composites Reinforced with (Ni,Cu)3Al Intermetallic via Low Energy Ball Milling by J. A. Verduzco, A. Molina, R. Guardian, Y. Y. Calderon, S. R. Gonzaga, M. Serrano, H. Villanueva

“…The resulting powders were compacted and sintered at 700°C for 30 minutes in an argon atmosphere. Microstructural characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), while surface hardness was evaluated through microhardness testing. …”
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From Molecular to Macroscopic: Dual-Pathway Regulation of Carrot Whole Flour on the Gluten-Starch System by Han Wang, Xiaoxuan Tian, Ruoyu Zhang, Huijing Li

“…This study systematically evaluated the effect of CWF on the steamed cake from the microstructure level to macroscopic quality. …”
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Development of micromechanical model of asphalt mixture in complex form for dynamic modulus characterization by Bin Liu, Junlin Yang, Kai Zhang, Xiangyang Fan

“…Asphalt mixture is a multiphase composite viscoelastic material, with its fundamental viscoelastic properties primarily determined by its material composition and internal microstructure. The application of composite micromechanics and the development of mathematical models to predict the mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures are of great significance. …”
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MODELLING OF CRACK PROPAGATION: COMPARISON OF DISCRETE LATTICE SYSTEM AND COHESIVE ZONE MODEL by Karel Mikeš, Franz Bormann, Ondřej Rokoš, Ron H.J. Peerlings

“…For crack propagation modelling, the underlying discrete microstructure is typically replaced with an effective continuum, whereas the crack is inserted as an infinitely thin cohesive zone with a specific traction-separation law. …”
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Corrosion properties of aluminized 16Mo3 steel by Karpe B., Prijatelj K., Bizjak M., Kosec T.

“…The aim of the research was to evaluate the corrosion susceptibility of 16Mo3 steel in hot rolled and aluminized states. …”
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Enhancing zinc-air battery performance through ph-tuned biopolymeric hydrogels in near-neutral electrolytes by Sara Vaca-Chacón, Vivian Morera Córdova, José Béjar, Lorena Álvarez-Contreras, Juan P. Tafur

“…This finding was corroborated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), which evidenced the presence of uniform and cohesive microstructures attributed to the formation of stable zinc-amine complexes. …”
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Development of a morphological-based predictive model for mechanical properties of binary immiscible polymer blends considering interfacial effects by Nima Arjomand, Mahboube Mohamadi, Javad Alizadeh Kaklar

“…The prediction capability of the proposed model was evaluated using experimental data for iPP/PA, PP/PET, and LDPE/PP polymer blends, sourced from existing literature. …”
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Fracture Surface Morphology of the Impact-Loaded Tempered Spring Steels by Adem Biçer, Gülcan Toktaş

“…For this purpose, 51CrV4 and 55Cr3 spring steel samples were normalized at 870°C for 30 minutes for the same initial microstructure. Then, samples were austenitized at 870°C for 30 minutes and rapidly quenched in oil following tempering at 300°C-525°C range for 2 hours. …”
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Validating the Use of Slag Binder with 91 Percent Blast Furnace Slag for Mine Backfilling by Xiaobing Yang, Bolin Xiao, Qian Gao

“…We also investigated its microstructure using SEM, XRD and thermogravimetric analysis (TG/DTG). …”
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Temperature Sensitivity of Mechanical Properties of Cement Asphalt Mortar with Nanoparticles by Xi Wu, Xing-Lang Fan, Jin-Feng Wang

“…Furthermore, the microstructure of hardened CAM was studied using scan electronic microscope (SEM) to investigate the mechanism of temperature sensitivity of CAM with and without nanoparticles. …”
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Investigation of interface characteristics and mechanical performances of Cu/Al plate fabricated by underwater explosive welding method. by Jinhua Chen, Dapeng Zhou, Xiaohong Zhou, Hanliang Liang, Peizhong Feng, Yonghao Yu, Xueqin Kang

“…The interface characteristics and mechanical properties of Cu/Al composite plate were evaluated and analyzed through phased array ultrasonic inspection, microstructure, uniaxial tensile test, three-point bending test, tensile shearing test and microhardness test. …”
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Finite Element and Vulnerability Analyses of a Building Failure due to Landslide in Kaithakunda, Kerala, India by Rajkumar Andrewwinner, Sembulichampalayam Sennimalai Chandrasekaran

“…Tests on the mineral composition and microstructure fabric nature of the soil revealed that the soil was formed due to the weathering action of the parent charnockite rock. …”
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Improving Drying Shrinkage Performance of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers by Adding Cement by Zhichao Li, Yiwei Yang, Teng Dong, Zhijun Chen

“…However, cement contents exceeding 20% induce detrimental self-desiccation shrinkage, resulting in net shrinkage amplification. Microstructural analysis confirms that the optimal 10% cement dosage achieves synergistic phase evolution, with N-A-S-H and C-S-H gels co-operatively improving mechanical strength and dimensional stability. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Fatigue Crack Propagation in Surface-Hardened Layer of High-Speed Train Axles by Chun Gao, Zhengwei Yu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Tao Fan, Bo Zhang, Huajian Song, Hang Su

“…This study examines fatigue crack growth behavior in induction-hardened S38C axle steel with a gradient microstructure. High-frequency three-point bending fatigue tests were conducted to evaluate crack growth rates (d<i>a</i>/d<i>N</i>) across three depth-defined regions: a hardened layer, a heterogeneous transition zone, and a normalized core. …”
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Mold Design for Injection Molding Machine Using Recycled Aluminum by Amadeus Renaldy, Risa Nurin Baiti, I Putu Gede Sopan Rahtika

“…Metallographic testing was carried out to evaluate the microstructure of the material resulting from the smelting of scrap aluminum using sand molds. …”
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Investigate the Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Cu- Al2O3- Gr Composite via Stir Route by Radha Krishnan Beemaraj, Ragunath Palanichamy

“…Additionally, the wear performance of these composites was evaluated concerning different reinforcement ratios. …”
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