For many decades, experimental solid mechanics has played a crucial role in characterizing
and understanding the mechanical properties of natural and novel artificial materials …

Applications of nanowires into future generation nanodevices require a complete
understanding of the mechanical properties of the nanowires. A great research effort has …

Modular prefabricated construction has attracted global attention to meet increasing housing
demands and infrastructural deficits owing to its construction speed and efficiency …

Lattice-based constructs, often made by additive manufacturing, are attractive for many
applications. Typically, such constructs are made from microscale or larger elements; …

Understanding the deformation mechanisms in multilayer graphene (MLG), an attractive
material used in nanodevices as well as in the reinforcement of nanocomposites, is critical …

Metallic nanowires usually exhibit ultrahigh strength but low tensile ductility owing to their
limited strain hardening capability. Here we study the unique strain hardening behavior of …

The increased demand for lightweight high-performance composites has led to search for
alternative reinforcement to improve the mechanical performance of conventional structures …

In situ nanomechanics, referring to the real-time monitoring of nanomechanical deformation
during quantitative mechanical testing, is a key technology for understanding the physical …

Quantifying the intrinsic mechanical properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials is
essential to predict the long-term reliability of materials and systems in emerging …

The characterization of nanomaterials under high strain rates is critical to understand their
suitability for dynamic applications such as nanoresonators and nanoswitches. It is also of …