The essential work of fracture (EWF) concept has become very popular to characterize the
plane stress toughness of ductile polymers and related systems. The widespread use of the …

Fatigue cracking is a common form of pavement failure and is strongly tied to the properties
of the asphalt binder used in the mix. The Superpave grading procedure is currently used in …

The fracture resistance of different advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) sheets for
automotive applications is investigated through conventional tensile tests, fracture …

The fracture toughness of four advanced high strength steel (AHSS) thin sheets is evaluated
through different characterization methodologies, with the aim of identifying the most …

The development of bio-based film formulations that show mechanical properties
comparable to current fossil films is a challenging technological goal. Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) …

Fatigue and rutting are the two major failure distresses in flexible pavement that affect
significantly the serviceability of pavement. The properties of bitumen have a direct effect on …

Two-photon lithography (TPL) enables the design of novel micromechanical specimens,
down to sub-micron resolution, thus extending the possibilities for device and material …

The purpose of this work is to study the influence of different lay-ups on fracture properties
for high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) processed via material extrusion. The fracture properties …

The concept of essential work of fracture is implemented for characterizing the raster-
orientation-dependent fracture behavior of 3D printed PEEK polymer for the first time. The …

Polyolefins (polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP)) are the most abundant polymers
found in plastic solid waste. They are expensive to separate, and recycling them in the form …