Static and dynamic fracture experiments are performed using fatigue pre-cracked three-point
bend specimens of a rolled AZ31 Mg alloy on a servo-hydraulic universal testing machine …

Today, the charpy impact test is required as a general quality control test in various
industries. Several industrial standards have been formulated to perform the test accurately …

Based on extensive experiments at the microscopic level, it was found that the grain sizes of
TA1 titanium alloys exhibited a statistical nature, and in turn, the resultant distribution was …

This paper concerns experimental study and modeling of the ballistic impact (indentation) of
spherical projectiles into thick metallic (Mg) samples, and resultant crack propagation …

Magnesium alloys are widely used in automotive (steering wheel frames) and aerospace
due to their lightweight, ductility, energy absorption and castability properties. Finite Element …

Recently, some improvements made to machine performance have caused accidents as a
result of impact fracture. These fractures were caused by unexpected dynamic loads. To …

A procedure is described for indentation creep plastometry. It is based on iterative numerical
simulation of the indentation process, with repeated comparison between an experimental …

In accordance with the current trend towards the lightweight railway transport means, this
dissertation work is focused on the use of advanced high-strength steels. Their mechanical …