This paper addresses the challenge of misalignment in cantilever-based mechanical interlocking structures used for the heterogeneous integration of integrated circuits (ICs). As IC applications expand into flexible and multi-functional platforms, pre...
The estimated production of world electronic waste until 2017 is approximately 6 Gt. Despite this enormous problem, there are no clear regulations regarding the orientation for disposal or treatment of this type of residuals in many countries. There...
Recently, three-dimensional (3D) warp interlock fabric has been involved in composite reinforcement and soft ballistic material due to its great moldability, improved impact energy-absorbing capacity, and good intra-ply resistance to delamination beh...
The interlaminar strength of mechanically interlocked polymer–metal interfaces is strongly dependent on the surface structure of the metal component. Therefore, this contribution assesses the suitability of the fractal dimension for quantificat...
Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) safety-and-arming (S&A) device shows great potential in munition miniaturization, and it can be seen as the symbol of the fourth generation of weapons systems. In this paper, the design, fabrication, and act...
Considering the advantages of energy conservation and reducing the construction skill requirement of the workers, a new type of interlocking hollow block using recycled aggregates concrete (IHB-RAC) with the compressive strength up to 10 Mpa was prop...
This study presents the manufacturing process-driven development of an interlocking metasurface; (ILM) mechanism for fused filament fabrication; (FFF) with a focus on open-source accessibility. The presented ILM is designed to enable strong contact b...
Hypothesis: Poor interfacial bonding and wetting incompatibility limit the performance of degradable liquid plugs under high-pressure conditions. It is hypothesized that silane-induced interfacial engineering can build a multiscale structure that enh...
Mechanically chiral molecules have attracted considerable attention due to their property and function based on its unique interlocked structure. This review covers the recent advances in the synthesis and function of interlocked rotaxanes with mecha...
In order to reduce the weight of the panels used in buildings and minimize the use of wood, it is of great practical significance to study the mechanical properties of wood-based sandwich structures for adaptation to modern wood-structured buildings....
The Mohr-Coulomb theory of strength identifies cohesion and internal friction as the two principal contributions to the shear strength of a granular material. The contribution of cohesion in over-compacted granular materials has been challenged and r...
To obtain a high-quality Al/steel dissimilar joint, a micro-groove-assisted vortex-friction stir lap welding (MG-VFSLW) process was developed. Through prefabricating micro-grooves on the steel plate surface by laser ablation, high-quality mechanical...
As promising fibrous reinforcements in the thick composites manufacturing, 3-dimensional warp interlock fabrics (3DWIFs) are recognised more and more in the industry for their outstanding mechanical properties compared to the 2D laminates. The presen...
This study investigates the effect of the exsolution behavior of alumina-rich spinel on the formation and distribution of CA6 (CaAl12O19) in corundum castables bonded with calcium aluminate cement. In this study, alumina-rich spinel is substituted fo...
The generation of high-performance heterojunctions between high-strength resin matrix composites and metals is of great significance for lightweight applications in fields such as aerospace and automobile engineering. Herein, we explored the feasibil...
Ecological space in a densely urbanized region plays a very important role in its development. Therefore, a scientific evaluation of ecological spaces in a densely urbanized region is the main prerequisite for corresponding ecological space planning....
Considering energy conservation and emission reductions, lightweight automobiles have become a research focus in the automotive industry. Steel/aluminum joining is regarded as an ideal lightweight structure, which can not only reduce the energy consu...
Mechanical interlocking has been proven to be an effective bonding mechanism for dissimilar material groups like polymers and metals. Therefore, this contribution assesses several surface pretreatments for the metallic adherent. Blasting, etching, co...
The determination of the ultimate shear capacity and the identification of the corresponding load-carrying mechanisms of concrete members without shear reinforcement has been an ongoing research topic for over 100 years. Based on a full mechanical mo...
This review article highlights and summarizes the recent developments in the field of surface modification methods for aramid fibers. Special focus is on methods that create a multifunctional fiber surface by incorporating nanostructures and enabling...
Interlayer bond strength is one of the key aspects of 3D concrete printing. It is a well-established fact that, similar to other 3D printing process material designs, process parameters and printing environment can significantly affect the bond stren...
The fibre–matrix interface plays an important role in the overall mechanical behaviour of a fibre-reinforced composite, but the classical approach to improving the interface through chemical sizing is bounded by the materials’ properties....
Complex concentrated alloys (CCAs) are structural and functional materials of the future with excellent mechanical, physical, and chemical properties. Due to the equiatomic compositions of these alloys, cost can hinder scalability. Thus, the developm...
In daily engineering practice, the execution of concrete slabs by the mean of precast floor plates is seen as a common and reliable way to create massive slabs. In the last few decades, however, there has been an evolution to flat slabs and other use...
Two classes of mechanically interlocked molecules, [3]rotaxanes and knotted [1]rotaxanes, were the subject of this investigation. The necessary building blocks, alkyne-terminated axles containing two ammonium ions and azide-terminated stoppers, and a...
Hybrid joints of metal- and fiber-reinforced-polymer offer great potential for lightweight applications. Thereby, a fast and reliable joining process is mandatory for mass-production applications. To this end, this study assesses inductive spot-joini...
This study proposes a laser texturing method to optimize adhesion and minimize residual stresses in CVD diamond films deposited on tungsten carbide (WC-Co). WC-5.8 wt% Co substrates were textured with quadrangular pyramidal patterns (35 µm) usi...
The present study examines rubber’s capacity of improving the swell–shrink potential of expansive clays. Two rubber types of fine and coarse categories with different geometrical features were considered. The test program consisted of sta...
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) offer excellent in-plane mechanical performance, but their relatively low interlaminar fracture toughness makes them vulnerable to delamination, particularly around intralaminar discontinuities such as resin-r...
Sizing agents are essential to address the increasing demands of enhanced carbon fibers (CFs), where increasing interfacial adhesion and the analysis of mechanical properties are achieved for critical engineering applications. In this work, five type...
Achieving high-strength welding joint of aluminum to steel is a highly pressing and challenging task in the manufacturing industries, and friction stir lap welding (FSLW) has advantages for joining these two metals. To further heighten the strength o...
In this study, various structuring methods for creating adhesion by mechanical interlocking in the interface of metal/FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) joints are investigated. A novel processing route using thermal spray coatings as additive structure...
To study the mechanical properties of cement-graded crushed stone for use in the transition sections of intercity railways, the growth laws governing unconfined compressive strength, splitting strength and resilience modulus of cement-graded crushed...
Particle media are widely used in engineering and greatly influence the performance of engineering materials. Asphalt mixtures are multi-phase composite materials, of which coarse aggregates account for more than 60%. These coarse aggregates form a s...
In order to improve the energy dissipation of the masonry infilled frame structure while decreasing the stiffening and strengthening effects of the infill panels, a new dry stacked panel (DSP) semi-interlocking masonry (SIM) infill panel has been dev...
The pavement base and subbase are the main load-bearing structures of asphalt pavement, and their materials need to have sufficient bearing capacity. Therefore, in the development of LSAM-50 mixtures with higher bearing capacity, after significant re...
Understanding molecular interactions in mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs) is challenging because they can be either donor–acceptor interactions or radical pairing interactions, depending on the charge states and multiplicities in the di...
The construction industry is the biggest consumer of raw materials, and there is growing pressure for this industry to reduce its environmental footprint through the adoption of sustainable solutions. Waste plastic in a recycled form can be used to p...
Conventional adhesively bonded joints, such as single-lap, curved-lap, wavy-lap, double-lap, stepped-lap, and scarf joints, are widely used for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications. These adhesively bonded joints exhibit different load tra...
Forming hybrid structures into complex shapes is key to address lightweighting of automotive parts. Recently, an innovative joining technique between aluminium and Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) based on mechanical interlocking through sheet...
Hydrogels are stretchable ion conductors that can be used as strain sensors by transmitting strain-dependent electrical signals. However, hydrogels are susceptible to dehydration in the air, leading to a loss of flexibility and functions. Here, a sim...
In minimally invasive bone fracture reduction surgery, broken femur bones are firmly fixed to a metallic intramedullary nail (IMN) after they are properly aligned. One of the greatest challenges of this process is that surgeons cannot directly see ho...
Combining dissimilar parts has become imperative for developing the structures based on lightweight materials, such as metal alloys, polymers or polymer matrix composites, and this has become one of the solutions to reverse the current trend of CO2 e...
The use of sugarcane residues in mortar and concrete is believed to contribute to a reduction of costs and environmental problems, such as the reduction of mining of natural aggregates and incorrect disposal of the sugarcane residues. Bagasse fiber h...
In this work, a characterization study of the interfacial interaction between different types of graphene nanoplatelets and an epoxy matrix is computationally performed. To quantify the discrete mutual graphene–epoxy “interfacial interact...
Laser structuring is by far the most investigated metal surface-pretreatment method for creating adhesion in polymer–metal hybrids. Especially, cone-like protrusions show excellent wetting behaviour as well as high compound strength. However, t...
The present study is a detailed literal survey on the bond behavior of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) reinforcing bars embedded in concrete. There is an urgent need for the accurate assessment of the parameters affecting the FRP–concrete bond a...
Despite significant advances in the last three decades towards high yielding syntheses of rotaxanes, the preparation of systems constructed from more than two components remains a challenge. Herein we build upon our previous report of an active templ...
Stainless steel wires are the standard method for sternal closure because of their strength and rigidity, the simplicity of the process, and the short healing time that results from their application. Despite this, problems still exist with sternal s...
During the aggregate crushing process, natural aggregate and clinging mortar from existing concrete will inevitably produce small cracks and weak bonds between the aggregate and the existing cement mortar. The weaknesses of the existing cement mortar...
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