Numerical estimation via remeshing and analytical modeling of nonlinear elastic composites comprising a large volume fraction of randomly distributed spherical …

H Luo, Z Hooshmand-Ahoor, K Danas… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
We investigate numerically via finite element (FE) simulations and analytically the nonlinear
behavior of a soft matrix comprising a large volume fraction (up to 55%) of monodisperse …

On the bulk compressibility of close-packed particles and their composites

MG Tarantino, A Mortensen - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The hydrostatic compaction of composites comprising a closely-packed particle-bed filled by
a dense matrix is measured experimentally using a fluid-pressurization apparatus. A highly …

SPS preparation and mechanical properties of Ti3SiC2/SiC composites reinforced with quantitative SiC

C Du, B Lei, Y Qi, R Zhang - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024 - Elsevier
The preparation costs and superior mechanical properties of metal ceramics are critical
factors influencing their applicability. In this study, we synthesized dense Ti 3 SiC 2/SiC …

Deformation mechanisms of idealised cermets under multi-axial loading

E Bele, A Goel, EG Pickering, G Borstnar… - Journal of the …, 2017 - Elsevier
The response of idealised cermets comprising approximately 60% by volume steel spheres
in a Sn/Pb solder matrix is investigated under a range of axisymmetric compressive stress …

An experimental and numerical study of novel nano-grained (γ+ α2)-TiAl/Al2O3 cermets

B Amirian, HY Li, JD Hogan - Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2019 - Elsevier
In this paper, a microstructure-based finite element model for nano-grained (γ+ α 2)-TiAl/Al 2
O 3 cermets is proposed based on a modified variational formulation of the Gurson model for …

Effects of Ta2O5 on mechanical properties and elements diffusion of Ti/Al2O3 composites prepared via hot pressing sintering

H Xu, L Zhang, Z Wang, J Wu, F Yang - Ceramics International, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Homogeneous Ti/Al 2 O 3 composites with different volume percentages of Ta 2 O 5
addition were prepared at different temperatures via hot pressing sintering. Laminated Ti/Al …