Focused ion beam (FIB) based small-scale fracture studies have been well established in
recent years despite the ongoing discussion of possible artefacts caused by FIB milling …

Small-scale structures with limited defect inclusions are known to differ in their fracture
behavior compared to their bulk counterparts. In addition, materials at confined volumes …

Assessing the interfacial strength of multilayered structures is crucial to ensure the reliability
of such components. Two widely used tests, four-point bending (4PB) and the stressed …

A novel modified clamped beam bend method is developed to measure interface fracture
energy of metal/ceramic interfaces. Finite element simulations are used to determine the …

Layered structures are prevalent in both natural environments and engineered composite
materials. The elastic bending behavior of these structures is primarily governed by …

Silicon nanowires have emerged as essential components in nanoelectromechanical
systems and nanoelectronics. Despite the associated challenges, investigation of their …

Die vorliegende Arbeit befasst sich mit stabilen Risswachstumsgeometrien, die durch in-situ-
Mikrobiegeexperimente untersucht werden. Es werden mehrere Experimente an …

Adhesion assessments of an embedded interface in a multilayer system that contains a
ductile layer are challenging. The occurrence of plastic deformation in the ductile layer often …

In this study, a microcantilever bending technique was applied to evaluate the interfacial
adhesion of a silicon nitride (SiN) film on a gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate. Miniaturised …

ABSTRACT Ti-6Al-4V is widely used in aerospace, aeronautical and military applications
due to its excellent mechanical properties, especially its high strength to weight ratio and …