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A new crack-tip element for the logarithmic stress-singularity of Mode-III cracks in spring interfaces
(Springer, 2024-02)A new crack-tip finite element able to improve the accuracy of Finite Element Method (FEM) solutions for cracks growing ...
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Influence of Materials of Moulds and Geometry of Specimens on Mechanical Properties of Grouts Based on Ultrafine Hydraulic Binder
(MDPI, 2024-04)Ultrafine hydraulic binder grout injection is a technique utilised for repairing masonry, either to connect sections, seal ...
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Prediction of welding residual stresses and displacements by simplified models. Experimental validation
(Elsevier, 2010-03)Numerical simulations of welding processes are complex and computationally expensive. Several simplificative hypotheses ...
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Determination of Generalized Fracture Toughness in composite multimaterial closed corners with two singular terms - Part II: Experimental results
(Elsevier, 2012-07)In this paper the experimental part of the procedure for the Generalized-Fracture-Toughness determination in multimaterial ...
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Determination of Generalized Fracture Toughness in composite multimaterial closed corners with two singular terms - Part I: Test proposal and numerical analysis
(Elsevier, 2012-07)In the present work a general procedure for the experimental evaluation of Generalized-Fracture-Toughness values at ...
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A least squares procedure for the evaluation of multiple generalized stress intensity factors at 2D multimaterial corners by BEM
(Elsevier, 2012-03)Detailed characterization of linear elastic stress states at corners and crack tips requires knowledge of the stress ...
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Notched-butt test for the determination of adhesion strength at bimaterial interfaces
(Taylor & Francis / Koninklijke Brill NV, 2011)For the experimental determination of adhesion strength between materials it is desirable to have a uniform stress ...
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Representativity of thermal stresses in designing composite joints based on singular stress states at multimaterial corners
(Elsevier, 2011-09)Using adhesives curing at temperature in bonded joints between dissimilar materials (composites and metals) gives rise to ...
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Optimal design and application of 3D printed energy harvesting devices for railway bridges
(CRC Press, 2023)In this paper, the authors investigate energy harvesting on railway bridges. The tuning frequency for the optimal design ...
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A simple stress-based failure criterion for predicting unfolding failure
(Elsevier Ltd., 2024-06)Corners of highly curved composite laminates experience unfolding failure when they are loaded under opening bending ...
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Connectivity patterns in lead-free piezocomposites: A critical analysis for 0-3 and 1-3 configurations
(Elsevier Ltd., 2024-06)In the quest for eco-friendly alternatives within materials science, the development of sustainable and non-toxic piezoelectric ...
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A critical study on the experimental determination of stiffness and viscosity of the human triceps surae by free vibration methods
(Sage, 2013-09)Muscles and tendons play an important role in human performance. Their mechanical behaviour can be described by ...
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Effect of thermal residual stresses on matrix failure under transverse tension at micromechanical level: A numerical and experimental analysis
(Elsevier, 2011)In the present work the influence at micromechanical scale of thermal residual stresses, originated in the cooling down ...
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Representativity of the singular stress state in the failure of adhesively bonded joints between metals and composites
(Elsevier, 2009-09)Several critical points, where both geometry and material properties change abruptly, arise in an adhesively bonded lap ...
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Computing stress singularities in transversely isotropic multimaterial corners by means of explicit expressions of the orthonormalized Stroh-eigenvectors
(Elsevier, 2009-01)Composite materials reinforced by unidirectional long fibers behave macroscopically as homogeneous transversely isotropic ...
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Singularity analysis of anisotropic multimaterial corners
(Springer, 2003-01)Singular stress states induced at the tip of linear elastic multimaterial corners are characterized in terms of the order ...
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Influence of the size and depth of a circumferential notch on the impact behavior of streetlights. A passive-safety concept
(Elsevier, 2015-07)Impact tests on weakened streetlights were carried out using a high energy pendulum. The weakening mechanism consists of ...
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Assessment of ancient masonry slender towers under seismic loading: dynamic characterization of the Cuatrovitas tower
(WIT Press, 2009)The Cuatrovitas tower is a XIIth century almohad minaret located in the province of Seville (Spain) and it is considered ...
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Failure initiation criterion in bonded joints with composites based on singularity parameters and practical procedure for design purposes
(Tailor & Francis, 2015)Composite to metal adhesively bonded joints generates critical points where geometry and material properties change abruptly. ...
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Impact response of semicylindrical woven composite shells: The effect of stacking sequence
(Elsevier, 2024-07)The existing literature extensively explores the influence of stacking sequences on symmetric flat laminates subjected to ...