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23 pages, 8489 KiB  
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Validation of the Pull-Back Method for Dynamic Tensile Strength Characterization in Unidirectional Reinforced Concrete
by Xinlu Yu, Junfeng Zhang and Junhui Gu
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(15), 8369; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15158369 - 28 Jul 2025
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The pull-back method for determining dynamic tensile strength assumes one-dimensional stress wave propagation and material homogeneity. This study validates these assumptions for unidirectional reinforced concrete (UDRC) through experiments and numerical simulations. Split Hopkinson pressure bar tests were conducted on plain concrete, plain UDRC, [...] Read more.
The pull-back method for determining dynamic tensile strength assumes one-dimensional stress wave propagation and material homogeneity. This study validates these assumptions for unidirectional reinforced concrete (UDRC) through experiments and numerical simulations. Split Hopkinson pressure bar tests were conducted on plain concrete, plain UDRC, and deformed UDRC specimens containing a central 6 mm steel bar. Ultra-high-speed digital image correlation at 500,000 fps enabled precise local strain rate measurements (3 s−1 to 55 s−1) at fracture locations. Finite element simulations revealed that while reinforcement induces localized multi-axial stresses near the steel–concrete interface, the bulk concrete maintains predominantly uniaxial stress conditions. Experimental results showed less than 1% variation in pull-back velocity between specimen types. Statistical analysis confirmed a unified strain rate-strength relationship: σspall=4.1+4.7log10(ε˙)MPa, independent of reinforcement configuration (ANCOVA: p=0.2182 for interaction term). The dynamic tensile strength is governed by concrete matrix properties rather than reinforcement type. These findings are the first to experimentally and numerically validate the pull-back method’s applicability to UDRC systems, establishing that dynamic tensile failure is matrix-dominated and enabling simplified one-dimensional analysis for reinforced concrete under impact. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
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Enhancing the Mechanical Performance of Dual-Phase Steel Through Multi-Axis Compression and Inter-Critical Annealing
by Pooja Dwivedi, Aditya Kumar Padap, Sachin Maheshwari, Faseeulla Khan Mohammad, Mohammed E. Ali Mohsin, SK Safdar Hossain, Hussain Altammar and Arshad Noor Siddiquee
Materials 2025, 18(13), 3139; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18133139 - 2 Jul 2025
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This study examines the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and wear behavior of medium-carbon dual-phase steel (AISI 1040) processed via Multi-Axis Compression (MAC). The DP steel was produced through inter-critical annealing at 745 °C, followed by MAC at 500 °C, resulting in a refined [...] Read more.
This study examines the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and wear behavior of medium-carbon dual-phase steel (AISI 1040) processed via Multi-Axis Compression (MAC). The DP steel was produced through inter-critical annealing at 745 °C, followed by MAC at 500 °C, resulting in a refined grain microstructure. Optical micrographs confirmed the presence of ferrite and martensite phases after annealing, with significant grain refinement observed following MAC. The average grain size decreased from 66 ± 4 μm to 18 ± 1 μm after nine MAC passes. Mechanical testing revealed substantial improvements in hardness (from 145 ± 9 HV to 298 ± 18 HV) and ultimate tensile strength (from 557 ± 33 MPa to 738 ± 44 MPa), attributed to strain hardening and the Hall–Petch effect. Fractographic analysis revealed a ductile failure mode in the annealed sample, while DP0 and DP9 exhibited a mixed fracture mode. Both DP0 and DP9 samples demonstrated superior wear resistance compared to the annealed sample. However, the DP9 sample exhibited slightly lower wear resistance than DP0, likely due to the fragmentation of martensite induced by high accumulated strain, which could act as crack initiation sites during sliding wear. Furthermore, wear resistance was significantly enhanced due to the combined effects of the DP structure and Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD). These findings highlight the potential of MAC processing for developing high-performance steels suitable for lightweight automotive applications. Full article
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A Methodology for Acceleration Signals Segmentation During Forming Regular Reliefs Patterns on Planar Surfaces by Ball Burnishing Operation
by Stoyan Dimitrov Slavov and Georgi Venelinov Valchev
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2025, 9(6), 181; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9060181 - 29 May 2025
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In the present study, an approach for determining the different states of ball burnishing (BB) operations aimed at forming regular reliefs’ patterns on planar surfaces is introduced. The methodology involves acquiring multi-axis accelerometer data from CNC-driven milling machine to capture the dynamics of [...] Read more.
In the present study, an approach for determining the different states of ball burnishing (BB) operations aimed at forming regular reliefs’ patterns on planar surfaces is introduced. The methodology involves acquiring multi-axis accelerometer data from CNC-driven milling machine to capture the dynamics of the BB tool and workpiece, mounted on the machine table. Following data acquisition from an AISI 304 stainless steel workpiece, which is subjected to BB treatments at different toolpaths and feed rates, the recorded signals are preprocessed through noise reduction techniques, DC component removal, and outlier correction. The refined data are then transformed using a root mean square (RMS) operation to simplify further analysis. A Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) is subsequently employed to decompose the compressed RMS signal into distinct components corresponding to various operational states during BB. The experimental trials at feed rates of 500 and 1000 mm/min reveal that increased feed rates enhance the distinguishability of these states, thus leading to an augmented number of statistically significant components. The results obtained from the proposed GMM based algorithm applied on compressed RMS accelerations signals is compared with two other methods, i.e., Short-Time Fourier Transforms and Continuous Wavelet Transform. The results from the comparison show that the proposed GMM method has the advantage of segmenting three to five different states of the BB-process from nonstationary accelerations signals measured, while the other tested methods are capable only to distinguish the state of work of the deforming tool and state of its rapid (re-)positioning between the areas of working, when there is no contact between the BB-tool and workpiece. Full article
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A Novel MaxViT Model for Accelerated and Precise Soybean Leaf and Seed Disease Identification
by Al Shahriar Uddin Khondakar Pranta, Hasib Fardin, Jesika Debnath, Amira Hossain, Anamul Haque Sakib, Md. Redwan Ahmed, Rezaul Haque, Ahmed Wasif Reza and M. Ali Akber Dewan
Computers 2025, 14(5), 197; https://doi.org/10.3390/computers14050197 - 18 May 2025
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Timely diagnosis of soybean diseases is essential to protect yields and limit global economic loss, yet current deep learning approaches suffer from small, imbalanced datasets, single-organ focus, and limited interpretability. We propose MaxViT-XSLD (MaxViT XAI-Seed–Leaf-Diagnostic), a Vision Transformer that integrates multiaxis attention with [...] Read more.
Timely diagnosis of soybean diseases is essential to protect yields and limit global economic loss, yet current deep learning approaches suffer from small, imbalanced datasets, single-organ focus, and limited interpretability. We propose MaxViT-XSLD (MaxViT XAI-Seed–Leaf-Diagnostic), a Vision Transformer that integrates multiaxis attention with MBConv layers to jointly classify soybean leaf and seed diseases while remaining lightweight and explainable. Two benchmark datasets were upscaled through elastic deformation, Gaussian noise, brightness shifts, rotation, and flipping, enlarging ASDID from 10,722 to 16,000 images (eight classes) and the SD set from 5513 to 10,000 images (five classes). Under identical augmentation and hyperparameters, MaxViT-XSLD delivered 99.82% accuracy on ASDID and 99.46% on SD, surpassing competitive ViT, CNN, and lightweight SOTA variants. High PR-AUC and MCC values, confirmed via 10-fold stratified cross-validation and Wilcoxon tests, demonstrate robust generalization across data splits. Explainable AI (XAI) techniques further enhanced interpretability by highlighting biologically relevant features influencing predictions. Its modular design also enables future model compression for edge deployment in resource-constrained settings. Finally, we deploy the model in SoyScan, a real-time web tool that streams predictions and visual explanations to growers and agronomists. These findings establishes a scalable, interpretable system for precision crop health monitoring and lay the groundwork for edge-oriented, multimodal agricultural diagnostics. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Image Processing and Computer Vision (2nd Edition))
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Influence of Yttria Nanoclusters on the Void Nucleation in BCC Iron During Multi-Axial Tensile Deformation: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation
by Zhenyu Wei, Yongjie Sun, Yeshang Hu, Lei Peng, Jingyi Shi, Yifan Shi, Shangming Chen and Yiyi Ma
Crystals 2025, 15(5), 476; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst15050476 - 18 May 2025
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Oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) steels are among the most promising candidate structural materials for fusion and Generation-IV (Gen-IV) fission reactors, but the ductility of ODS steels is inferior to its strength properties. Therefore, we investigate void nucleation, considered as the first step of ductile [...] Read more.
Oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) steels are among the most promising candidate structural materials for fusion and Generation-IV (Gen-IV) fission reactors, but the ductility of ODS steels is inferior to its strength properties. Therefore, we investigate void nucleation, considered as the first step of ductile damage in metal, using molecular dynamics simulations. Given that the materials are subjected to extremely complex stress states within the reactor, we present the void nucleation process of 1–4 nm Y2O3 nanoclusters in bcc iron during uniaxial, biaxial, and triaxial tensile deformation. We find that the void nucleation process is divided into two stages depending on whether the dislocations are emitted. Void nucleation occurs at smaller strain in biaxial and triaxial tensile deformation in comparation to uniaxial tensile deformation. Increasing the size of clusters results in a smaller strain for void nucleation. The influence of 1 nm clusters on the process of void nucleation is slight, and the void nucleation process of 1 nm cluster cases is similar to that of pure iron. In addition, void nucleation is affected by both stress and strain concentration around the clusters, and the voids grow first in the areas of high stress triaxiality. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
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Curved-Layer Slicing and Continuous Path Planning for Multi-Axis Printing of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures
by Yamin Li, Chenyang Shi and Xin Yan
Processes 2025, 13(2), 473; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13020473 - 8 Feb 2025
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Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) additive manufacturing technologies have successfully overcome the limitations of traditional autoclave forming, offering significantly enhanced design freedom. However, one of the remaining key challenges is the planning of continuous printing paths that align with a defined fiber orientation vector field [...] Read more.
Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) additive manufacturing technologies have successfully overcome the limitations of traditional autoclave forming, offering significantly enhanced design freedom. However, one of the remaining key challenges is the planning of continuous printing paths that align with a defined fiber orientation vector field within FRC structures. This paper introduces a comprehensive framework for multi-axis curved-layer printing of 3D FRC parts. First, a novel multi-axis curved-layer slicing method based on deformed space mapping is proposed. This approach ensures that the sliced curved layers are as parallel as possible to the intended fiber orientations, improving the alignment between the printing process and fiber direction. Next, a vector field-driven printing path planning method for each curved layer is developed, which guarantees that the generated printing paths conform to the specified fiber orientations while also ensuring continuous material deposition. Additionally, a new algorithm for generating support structures tailored to curved layers is proposed, preventing material collapse during the printing process. The effectiveness of the proposed slicing method, path planning, and support structure generation are validated through extensive experiments and simulations, demonstrating their potential to significantly improve the performance and versatility of FRC additive manufacturing. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Manufacturing Processes of Composite Materials)
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Influence of Loading Mode on the Biaxial Stress–Strain Curve at Hydraulic Bulge Test
by Jiří Sobotka, Pavel Solfronk, Martin Švec and David Koreček
Materials 2024, 17(23), 5762; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17235762 - 25 Nov 2024
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Stress–strain curves are generally a very important material characteristic. For example, in numerical simulations, especially in sheet metal forming, stress–strain curves represent one of the most important data inputs. However, there is quite a wide range of parameters that influence their outline under [...] Read more.
Stress–strain curves are generally a very important material characteristic. For example, in numerical simulations, especially in sheet metal forming, stress–strain curves represent one of the most important data inputs. However, there is quite a wide range of parameters that influence their outline under the chosen technological conditions and, therefore, must always be taken into account. Among them, the influence of stress state and loading history is also relevant. In addition to that, to properly define the advanced yield conditions used in numerical simulations, it is also necessary to perform material tests under multi-axial stress states. For the above reasons, the present paper deals with the influence of the loading mode on the resulting outline of stress–strain curves under the equi-biaxial stress state at hydraulic bulge test (HBT). In light of the different loading modes, the classical continuous increase in pressure in accordance with ISO 16808 was compared with the so-called ramp test, where holding times for a duration of 90 s were applied. Two materials were selected for experiments, namely, a dual-phase steel (DP steel) with UTS of 500 MPa and an interstitial-free steel (IF steel) with a yield strength of 150 MPa. The results revealed totally different deformation behaviour of the tested materials depending on the used loading mode. Moreover, an evaluation of the microstructure was performed as well to clarify the measured results. The contactless optical system GOM Correlate Pro was used to evaluate the results of the HBT. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Additive Manufacturing and Nondestructive Testing of Metals)
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The Effect of Specimen Width on the Deformation Behavior and Formability of cp-Ti Grade 4 Sheets During Uniaxial and Cyclic Bending Under Tension Loading
by Desmond Mensah, Nicholas Pitkin, Michael P. Miles, David T. Fullwood, Marko Knezevic and Brad Kinsey
Materials 2024, 17(23), 5756; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17235756 - 25 Nov 2024
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This study examines the specimen size-dependent deformation behavior of commercially pure titanium grade 4 (cp-Ti grade 4) sheets under tension, with strain paths between uniaxial tension (UT) and plane-strain tension and compares the results with cyclic bending under tension (CBT) data. Specimens of [...] Read more.
This study examines the specimen size-dependent deformation behavior of commercially pure titanium grade 4 (cp-Ti grade 4) sheets under tension, with strain paths between uniaxial tension (UT) and plane-strain tension and compares the results with cyclic bending under tension (CBT) data. Specimens of varying widths (11.7, 20, 60, 100, and 140 mm) were tested in both rolling (RD) and transverse (TD) directions. The research employed digital image correlation for full-field strain measurements, finite element simulations, and fracture surface thickness data. Contrary to traditional forming concepts, i.e., the forming limit diagram (FLD) has the lowest major strain at the plane-strain condition, and the fracture forming limit has decreased major strain with increasing (less negative) minor strain, wider specimens exhibited higher major strains at strain localization and fracture under UT. In contrast, CBT findings showed decreased formability with increasing width, i.e., closer to plane-strain deformation, as expected. Strain distribution analyses revealed a transition from nearly uniform deformation in narrow specimens to multiaxial strain states in wider specimens. Thickness measurements along the fracture surface revealed a steeper profile in UT compared to CBT, indicating more localized deformation and necking in UT. In comparison with AA6016-T4, the cp-Ti grade 4 showed greater thickness, suggesting lower susceptibility to localized thinning. Strong anisotropy was observed between the RD and TD, with TD specimens showing higher formability and steeper thickness gradients in UT. Strain fields, along with thickness reduction and adiabatic heating, are used to rationalize the observed width-sensitive deformation behavior of cp-Ti sheets. Notably, CBT improved overall formability compared to UT due to its ability to distribute strain more evenly and delay critical necking. The contrasting trends between simple UT and CBT emphasize the relationship between loading conditions, specimen geometry, and material behavior in determining formability. These findings highlight the ability of the CBT test to create known and desired deformation effects, i.e., lower major strain at failure with increasing specimen width, and more uniform deformation, i.e., consistent thinning across the specimen width, for cp-Ti. Given the observed effects of width in UT, the selection of the testing method is critical for cp-Ti to ensure that results reflect expected material behavior. Full article
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A New Multi-Axial Functional Stress Analysis Assessing the Longevity of a Ti-6Al-4V Dental Implant Abutment Screw
by Ghada H. Naguib, Ahmed O. Abougazia, Lulwa E. Al-Turki, Hisham A. Mously, Abou Bakr Hossam Hashem, Abdulghani I. Mira, Osama A. Qutub, Abdulelah M. Binmahfooz, Afaf A. Almabadi and Mohamed T. Hamed
Biomimetics 2024, 9(11), 689; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9110689 - 12 Nov 2024
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This study investigates the impact of tightening torque (preload) and the friction coefficient on stress generation and fatigue resistance of a Ti-6Al-4V abutment screw with an internal hexagonal connection under dynamic multi-axial masticatory loads in high-cycle fatigue (HCF) conditions. A three-dimensional model of [...] Read more.
This study investigates the impact of tightening torque (preload) and the friction coefficient on stress generation and fatigue resistance of a Ti-6Al-4V abutment screw with an internal hexagonal connection under dynamic multi-axial masticatory loads in high-cycle fatigue (HCF) conditions. A three-dimensional model of the implant–abutment assembly was simulated using ANSYS Workbench 16.2 computer aided engineering software with chewing forces ranging from 300 N to 1000 N, evaluated over 1.35 × 107 cycles, simulating 15 years of service. Results indicate that the healthy range of normal to maximal mastication forces (300–550 N) preserved the screw’s structural integrity, while higher loads (≥800 N) exceeded the Ti-6Al-4V alloy’s yield strength, indicating a risk of plastic deformation under extreme conditions. Stress peaked near the end of the occluding phase (206.5 ms), marking a critical temporal point for fatigue accumulation. Optimizing the friction coefficient (0.5 µ) and preload management improved stress distribution, minimized fatigue damage, and ensured joint stability. Masticatory forces up to 550 N were well within the abutment screw’s capacity to sustain extended service life and maintain its elastic behavior. Full article
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Synthesis, the Reversible Isostructural Phase Transition, and the Dielectric Properties of a Functional Material Based on an Aminobenzimidazole–Iron Thiocyanate Complex
by Yang Liu, Adila Abuduheni, Fang Yang, Hongzhi Hu and Zunqi Liu
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(16), 9064; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169064 - 21 Aug 2024
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By introducing disordered molecules into a crystal structure, the motion of the disordered molecules easily induces the formation of multidimensional frameworks in functional crystal materials, allowing for structural phase transitions and the realization of various dielectric properties within a certain temperature range. Here, [...] Read more.
By introducing disordered molecules into a crystal structure, the motion of the disordered molecules easily induces the formation of multidimensional frameworks in functional crystal materials, allowing for structural phase transitions and the realization of various dielectric properties within a certain temperature range. Here, we prepared a novel ionic complex [C7H8N3]3[Fe(NCS)6]·H2O (1) between 2-aminobenzimidazole and ferric isothiocyanate from ferric chloride hexahydrate, ammonium thiocyanate, and 2-aminobenzimidazole using the evaporation of the solvent method. The main components, the single-crystal structure, and the thermal and dielectric properties of the complex were characterized using infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder XRD, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, variable-temperature and variable-frequency dielectric constant tests, etc. The analysis results indicated that compound 1 belongs to the P21/n space group. Within the crystal structure, the [Fe(NCS)6]3− anion formed a two-dimensional hydrogen-bonded network with the organic cation through S···S interactions and hydrogen bonding. The disorder–order motion of the anions and cations within the crystal and the deformation of the crystal frameworks lead to a significant reversible isostructural phase transition and multiaxial dielectric anomalies of compound 1 at approximately 240 K. Full article
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Coupled Non-Ordinary State-Based Peridynamics Model for Ductile and Brittle Solids Subjected to Thermal Shocks
by Hui Li, Hanbo Zhang, Yixiong Zhang, Xiaoming Bai, Xuejiao Shao and Bingyang Wu
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 6927; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14166927 - 7 Aug 2024
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A coupled thermomechanical non-ordinary state-based peridynamics (NOSB-PD) model is developed to simulate the dynamic response arising from temperature and to predict the crack propagation with thermal shocks in brittle and ductile solids. A unified multiaxial constitutive model with damage growth is proposed to [...] Read more.
A coupled thermomechanical non-ordinary state-based peridynamics (NOSB-PD) model is developed to simulate the dynamic response arising from temperature and to predict the crack propagation with thermal shocks in brittle and ductile solids. A unified multiaxial constitutive model with damage growth is proposed to simultaneously describe the ductile and brittle fracture mechanisms. The main idea is the use of Lemaitre’s model to describe ductile damage behavior and the use of tensile strength instead of yield stress in Lemaitre’s model to describe brittle damage behavior. A damage-related fracture criterion is presented in the PD framework to predict crack propagation, which avoids numerical oscillations when using the traditional bond stretch criterion. To capture the dynamic plastic response induced by thermal shocks, the time and stress integration are achieved by an alternating solving strategy and implicit return-mapping algorithm. Several numerical examples are presented to show the performance of the proposed model. Firstly, a thermomechanical problem simulation based on both the proposed model and the FEM illustrate the accuracy of the proposed model in studying the thermal deformation. Moreover, a benchmark brittle fracture example of the Kalthoff–Winkler impact test is simulated, and the crack path and angle are similar to the experimental observations. In addition, the simulation of ductile fracture under different loads illustrates the effect of temperature on crack propagation. Finally, the simulation of the 2D quenching test shows the ability of the proposed model in predicting crack propagation under thermal shocks. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
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Structural Analysis of Deck Reinforcement on Composite Yacht for Crane Installation
by Dimitrios A. Dragatogiannis, Georgios Zaverdinos and Apostolos Galanis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(6), 934; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12060934 - 2 Jun 2024
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The crane installation on the deck of a yacht redistributes the stress field and affects the local structural integrity and performance. The safe operation of the yacht is associated with the optimal placement of the crane on the deck and the proper local [...] Read more.
The crane installation on the deck of a yacht redistributes the stress field and affects the local structural integrity and performance. The safe operation of the yacht is associated with the optimal placement of the crane on the deck and the proper local structural reinforcement. Here, the structural analysis of the bow part of a yacht made of composite materials is studied, considering the retrofit installation of a crane, in three different cases of reinforcing the deck: (a) without any reinforcement, (b) with a T-type reinforcement, and finally, (c) with a longitudinal beam. The T-type connects the longitudinal bulkhead and the deck, reinforced locally with overlamination skin and adhesive-filler. The longitudinal beam works as a local longitudinal stiffener attached to the deck and connects the second, third, and fourth transverse frames. The structural analysis is performed using the finite element method following the classification societies’ rules. The local reinforcements are made from the same composite materials as the unreinforced deck. The maximum deformations, the principal stresses, and the safety factors following Tsai-Wu and Hashin criteria are calculated and compared for the three different cases. The T-type and longitudinal reinforcements reduce deck stresses by 33%, with longitudinal reinforcement reducing deck deformation by 17%. Composite failure analysis shows the structure was near failure, and the reinforcements enhance safety; T-type is better for multiaxial loads (Tsai-Wu), and longitudinal is superior for micromechanical failure (Hashin). By considering the structural performance and safety aspects, designers and engineers can make optimal decisions regarding yacht crane installation and proper reinforcement, leading to safer and more efficient structures. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Ship Technology Development and Design)
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Experimental and Simulation Investigation on Fatigue Performance of H13 Steel Tools in Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys
by Ling Long, Xiaohong Zhang, Song Gu, Xiuxin Li, Xuefeng Cheng and Gaoqiang Chen
Materials 2024, 17(7), 1535; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17071535 - 28 Mar 2024
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As the central component in friction stir welding, the design and manufacture of welding tools for aluminum alloys have garnered substantial attention. However, the understanding of tool reliability during the welding process, especially in terms of fatigue performance, remains unclear. This paper focuses [...] Read more.
As the central component in friction stir welding, the design and manufacture of welding tools for aluminum alloys have garnered substantial attention. However, the understanding of tool reliability during the welding process, especially in terms of fatigue performance, remains unclear. This paper focuses on the welding of AA2219-T4 as a case study to elucidate the predominant failure mode of the tool during the friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminum alloys. Experimental methods, including FSW welding and fracture morphology analysis of the failed tool, coupled with numerical simulation, confirm that high-cycle mechanical fatigue fracture is the primary mode of the tool failure. Failures predominantly occur at the tool pin’s root and the shoulder end face with scroll concave grooves. The experimental and simulation results exhibit a noteworthy agreement, validating the reliability of the simulation model. The FSW Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE) model developed in this study analyzes stress distribution and variation under the thermo-mechanical coupling effect of the tool. It reveals that stress concentration resulting from structural changes in the tool is the primary driver of fatigue crack initiation. This is attributed to exposure to alternating cyclic stresses such as bending, tension, and torsion at the tool pin’s root, manifesting as multiaxial composite mechanical fatigue. Among these stresses, bending alternating cyclic stress exerts the most significant influence. The paper employs the Tool Life module in DEFORM software to predict the fatigue life of the tool. Results indicate that reducing welding speed or increasing rotation speed can enhance the tool’s fatigue life to some extent. The methodology proposed in this paper serves as a valuable reference for optimizing FSW structures or processes to enhance the fatigue performance of welding tools. Full article
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Using the Mooney Space to Characterize the Non-Affine Behavior of Elastomers
by Laura Moreno-Corrales, Miguel Ángel Sanz-Gómez, José María Benítez, Luis Saucedo-Mora and Francisco J. Montáns
Materials 2024, 17(5), 1098; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17051098 - 28 Feb 2024
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The formulation of the entropic statistical theory and the related neo-Hookean model has been a major advance in the modeling of rubber-like materials, but the failure to explain some experimental observations such as the slope in Mooney plots resulted in hundreds of micromechanical [...] Read more.
The formulation of the entropic statistical theory and the related neo-Hookean model has been a major advance in the modeling of rubber-like materials, but the failure to explain some experimental observations such as the slope in Mooney plots resulted in hundreds of micromechanical and phenomenological models. The origin of the difficulties, the reason for the apparent need for the second invariant, and the reason for the relative success of models based on the Valanis–Landel decomposition have been recently explained. From that insight, a new micro–macro chain stretch connection using the stretch tensor (instead of the right Cauchy–Green deformation tensor) has been proposed and supported both theoretically and from experimental data. A simple three-parameter model using this connection has been suggested. The purpose of this work is to provide further insight into the model, to provide an analytical expression for the Gaussian contribution, and to provide a simple procedure to obtain the parameters from a tensile test using the Mooney space or the Mooney–Rivlin constants. From different papers, a wide variety of experimental tests on different materials and loading conditions have been selected to demonstrate that the simple model calibrated only from a tensile test provides accurate predictions for a wide variety of elastomers under different deformation levels and multiaxial patterns. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Soft Matter)
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Proceeding Paper
Power-Yeoh: A Yeoh-Type Hyperelastic Model with Invariant I2 for Rubber-like Materials
by Subraya Krishna Bhat and Keerthan A.
Eng. Proc. 2023, 59(1), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023059104 - 21 Dec 2023
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Rubber-based materials play an important role in various engineering and healthcare applications. Numerous hyperelastic models have been proposed in the long line of literature to model these nonlinear elastic materials. Due to the need to balance simplicity with accuracy, purely invariant I1 [...] Read more.
Rubber-based materials play an important role in various engineering and healthcare applications. Numerous hyperelastic models have been proposed in the long line of literature to model these nonlinear elastic materials. Due to the need to balance simplicity with accuracy, purely invariant I1-based models have been proposed, which possess certain limitations with respect to the accurate description of their mechanical behaviors. In this paper, we improve the Yeoh model, a classical and popular I1-based hyperelastic model with high versatility. The Yeoh model is modified by adding a generalized power-law type term. The model’s capabilities are analyzed under homogeneous deformation modes, such as uniaxial tensile, biaxial tensile and pure shear loading conditions. Experimental data pertaining to rubber-based materials are applied to the proposed hyperelastic model. Also, the interesting phenomenon of thin balloon expansion is investigated by applying the model to relevant experimental data on elastomeric balloons available in the literature. A genetic algorithm-based least squares optimization routine is carried out to determine the material constants while applying the reported experimental data. The results of curve fitting to experimental data pertaining to rubber-based materials showed the capability of the model to describe such multiaxial loading responses with acceptable accuracy (R2 ≥ 0.95). The model also showed the capability to describe both the limit-point instability and the strain stiffening in thin rubber balloons, demonstrating its versatility and suitability for modeling rubber-like materials under various applications. The model’s performance can be further extended in the future by coupling terms related to anisotropy, compressibility, damage, etc., according to requirements. Full article
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of Eng. Proc., 2023, RAiSE-2023)
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