Intra-and inter-layer integrity of components fabricated with advanced manufacturing
techniques, such as laser powder bed fusion, is dependent upon rapid heating, melting, and …

The mechanical properties and structural integrity of mullite (3Al 2 O 3· 2SiO 2)
environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) are key factors towards the implementation of these …

For constitutive modeling of WC hardmetals we used a full field finite element simulations of
accurately reproduced scanning electron microscope images and a simple uniform field two …

Abstract Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ)-mullite multilayer architectures with compositional
grading between the bond coat and YSZ top coat are envisioned as solutions to ease their …

A complete and systematic nanoindentation study was conducted on a mullite (3Al2O3·
2SiO2) coating∼ 1μm thick, deposited by means of chemical vapor deposition on a silicon …

Taking account of the gradient changes of the near-surface elastic property, a model of
multiple gradient layers on a semi-infinite substrate is established. A finite element method …

The dispersive properties of surface waves on an isotropic elastic body with elastic moduli
and mass density that depend on depth have been analyzed in the high frequency range, for …

Nanoindentation and nanoscratch have become well-established techniques for measuring
mechanical properties of thin films. Conventionally, these tests are performed on the surface …

A laser ultrasonics approach to remotely characterize the elastic and thermal properties of a
coating-substrate structure, used to protect fuel claddings in lead-bismuth eutectic cooled …

In this study, the structural integrity of mullite (3Al2O3· 2SiO2) films, deposited on silicon
carbide (SiC) substrates using chemical vapor deposition (CVD), was investigated via …