Low-volume fraction particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (PRAMCs) are
commonly prepared using powder metallurgy (PM) technology, followed by heat treatment …

Lightweighting in the transportation industry is today recognized as one of the most
important strategies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce anthropogenic climate-changing …

By incorporating the dislocation punched zone model, the Taylor-based nonlocal theory of
plasticity, and the cohesive zone model into the axisymmetric unit cell model, an enhanced …

The matrix grain size plays a dual role in metal matrix composites (MMCs). Contrary to
enhance the strength of matrix, grain refinement can weaken the thermal expansion …

New tall building designs require higher modulus of concrete that allows to limit lateral
deformations and decrease the size of structural elements. The modulus of conventional and …

Advancements in additive manufacturing coincide with the influx of assiduous research in
realizing complex structures using printable composite materials with tunable properties. In …

Honeycomb structures possess unique mechanical and structural behaviors, including high
specific strength, superior energy absorption, and potential for multifunctionality. The …

It is well known that the mechanical behavior of micro-particle-reinforced metal matrix
composites (MPMMCs) in service is significantly influenced by the particle size, matrix …

In this paper, a Zr–5W alloy was fabricated via casting. In order to obtain the mechanical
properties of the material, quasi-static compression tests at room temperature and split …

There is a gap that should be filled in a deeper understanding of the potential role played by
multiple microstructures in the material mechanical properties during the machining of …