| [1] |      | Diffusion and physicochemical behavior of chloride and sodium ions in C-S-H gel pores : A molecular dynamics investigation, Tarek Ihaddadene, Jerome Claverie, Francois Bignonnet, Ouali Amiri, Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 199, number 108053, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.108053 | Calcium silicate hydrate (C S H) gel is an amorphous material with a complex, disordered structure that complicates the understanding of its atomic scale properties. While many studies have investigated ionic diffusion in C S H pores, the behavior of sodium ( [Figure presented] ) and chloride ( [Figure presented] ) ions, particularly in relation to the Ca/Si ratio, is not well understood. In this ... |
| [2] | | Comparing the highly-resolved onset of RayleighTaylor and KelvinHelmholtz RayleighTaylor instabilities, Bhavna Joshi, Aditi Sengupta, Yassin Ajanif, Lucas Lestandi, European Journal of Mechanics B Fluids, Vol. 115, number 204382, issue 13 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.euromechflu.2025.204382 | The present study explores onset of RayleighTaylor instability (RTI) and KelvinHelmholtz RayleighTaylor instability (KHRTI) with highly resolved direct numerical simulations of two setups considering air at different temperatures (or densities) and/or velocities in two halves of three dimensional (3D) cuboidal domains. The RTI and KHRTI are simulated with 4.2 billion and 480 million mesh points, r... |
| [3] | | Tensile and shear behavior of recycled AA 6060 aluminium chips by direct hot extrusion, Thomas Corre, Jason Perrin, Johannes Gebhard, Theo Duchateau, Lola Lilensten, Mathilde Laurent-Brocq, A. Erman Tekkaya, Bertrand Huneau, Materials Science and Technology United Kingdom, Vol. 12, number 82 (2026), doi:10.1177/02670836241287768 | Solid state recycling of aluminium chips is a promising technique to reduce environmental impacts of secondary production. As the recycling process induces a highly oriented microstructure, this study aims to quantify the mechanical properties of extrudates and identify the role of chip boundaries in the fracture behavior. Tensile and shear tests are performed on heat treated AA 6060 alloy and ana... |
| [4] | | Influence of grain size distribution type on statistical moments of ultrasonic attenuations and phase velocities in random polycrystals, Ningyue Sheng, Shahram Khazaie, Mathilde Chevreuil, Sylvain Freour, Ultrasonics, Vol. 157, number 107800, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2025.107800 | This study investigates the sensitivity of ultrasonic phase velocity and attenuation statistics to grain size distribution types, specifically monomodal and bimodal, in cubic finite sized polycrystals with identical overall arithmetic or volumetric grain size statistics. A large ensemble of synthetic polycrystalline microstructures was generated, and their ultrasonic responses were computed using ... |
| [5] | | A New Analytical Model for Progressive Damage in CFRP Composite Beams Under Low-Velocity Impact, Ramzi Othman, Usama Khashaba, Polymer Composites, Vol. 4, number 194 (2026), doi:10.1002/pc.70479 | Low velocity impact (LVI) on carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite structures is a critical concern in the aerospace and automotive industries due to its potential to induce internal damage while leaving minimal external signs. This study proposes a simplified but powerful analytical mass spring model capable of accurately predicting the mechanical response of composite beams under LVI ... |
| [6] | | Efficient time-dependent fatigue reliability assessment accounting for material variability in steel structures, Valentine Rey, Clement Freyssinet, Franck Schoefs, Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 265, number 111536, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ress.2025.111536 | For steel structures with highly variable number of cycles to failure and when the load history is the output of a complex stochastic process, assessing fatigue damage with time is challenging. In this article, non linear accumulation damage model available in literature is considered. With this model, the history of loading, that is to say the order or cycles, is taken into account. Using this mo... |
| [7] | | Reactive MgO enhanced carbonation resistance in Alkali-Activated Materials: Insights into Mg-bearing phase evolution and possible M-S-H formation, Shaswat Kumar Das, Yuya Suda, Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 170, number 106572 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106572 | This study evaluates the role of reactive MgO in enhancing the carbonation resistance of fly ash blast furnace slag (FA BFS) based alkali activated materials (AAMs), with particular emphasis on phase evolution and microstructure performance relationships. Five mixtures were prepared with constant BFS content (30%) while replacing FA with 5 20% reactive MgO. Increasing MgO content significantly imp... |
| [8] |  | A novel multiphysics-multiscale approach for seepage-induced erosion in granular slopes, Jie Yang, Zhen Yu Yin, Pierre Yves Hicher, Farid Laouafa, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 310, number 111088 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.111088 | Groundwater induced internal erosion of finer soil fractions is critical for initiating granular slope collapse, but developing accurate computational models to capture coupled unsaturated seepage, particle migration, and hydro mechanical property evolution of soils remains challenging. This study proposes a novel three phase five component mathematical model based on mixture theory to describe mu... |
| [9] |  | Influence of graphene oxide (GO) on thermo-mechanical performance of fly ash-steel slag based geopolymer composite: an experimental and numerical approach, Ranjit Singh, Ashwin Raut, Supriya Janga, Adeolu Adediran, Shaswat Kumar Das, Scientific Reports, Vol. 16, number 195, issue 1 (2026), doi:10.1038/s41598-026-46391-3 | This study demonstrates the feasibility of incorporating graphene oxide (GO) as an additive to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of fly ash (FA) and steel slag (SS) based geopolymer composites. A series of experiments and numerical simulations was conducted to evaluate the effect of GO on the materials thermo mechanical behaviour. Heat transfer in both solid and fluid domains was analy... |
| [10] | | A new correlation model for ultrasonic attenuation in polycrystals with broad grain size distributions, Ningyue Sheng, Shahram Khazaie, Ultrasonics, Vol. 160, number 107924, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2025.107924 | Ultrasonic characterization of polycrystalline materials is traditionally based on a single exponential two point correlation function (TPCF). However, industrial metallic polycrystals often exhibit a wide grain size distribution, for which the classical analytical scattering induced attenuation frameworks fail to reproduce the experimental measurements. In this paper, we introduce a new closed fo... |
| [11] | | PINN-Based identification of spatially varying elastic moduli from experimental full-Field displacement data, R. Bouclier, R. Bonnet-Eymard, E. Rabineau, J. Rethore, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 455, number 118874, issue 34 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.cma.2026.118874 | Recent advances in imaging techniques and digital image correlation (DIC) have made it possible to acquire rich full field displacement data, opening the door to the proper identification of material properties. Yet, conventional identification methods face severe limitations when tackling high dimensional parameter spaces: constitutive models with large numbers of parameters or spatially varying ... |
| [12] | | Thermal aging effects on microstructural, sorption and mechanical properties of bamboo fibers, Amine Fourari, Mouad Chakkour, Mohamed Ould Moussa, Ismail Khay, Tarak Ben Zineb, Cellulose, Vol. 38, number 5685, issue 22 (2026), doi:10.1007/s10570-025-06909-w | Bamboo fibers are considered as promising candidates to replace synthetic fibers in polymer composites, due to their low density, important mechanical properties, and carbon neutrality. During their service life in exigent applications (e.g. structural components near engines, insulation panels, fuselage, and storage compartments), these fibers may be subjected to elevated temperatures that can al... |
| [13] | | A macro-element for circular shallow foundations on rigid inclusion-reinforced soil, Ramon Alcala-Ochoa, Zheng Li, Panagiotis Kotronis, Giulio Sciarra, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 202, number 110037, issue 190 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.soildyn.2025.110037 | This study presents a plasticity based macro element (ME) for circular shallow foundations on rigid inclusion (RI) reinforced, layered soils subjected to seismic loading. The formulation includes: (i) an inclined interaction ellipse in the (h,m) plane with closed form sizing and tilt (a,b,) linked to RI descriptors (,H |
| [14] | | Durability and microstructural evolution of metakaolin-based geopolymers under various coupled temperature and relative humidity conditions, M. Houhou, N. Leklou, H. Ranaivomanana, J. D. Penot, S. de Barros, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 120, number 115625, issue 14 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2026.115625 | This study investigates the long term durability of a metakaolin based geopolymer composite formulated with potassium silicate, fine sand, limestone filler, and short carbon fibers, after 9 months of exposure to three hygrothermal conditions: 20 °C 100 % RH, 90 °C 100 % RH, and 90 °C 0 % RH. A comprehensive evaluation was carried out, including mechanical tests, shrinkage, mass loss, water a... |
| [15] |  | Molecular Insights Into the Water Freezing on Kaolinite Surfaces: The Key Role of Surface Properties, Yijie Wang, Zhen Yu Yin, Pierre Yves Hicher, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Vol. 393, number 12 (2026), doi:10.1002/nag.70280 | Unfrozen water content is a key factor governing the physical properties of frozen soils, and variations in mineral surface properties play a critical role in determining this content. However, the fundamental physical mechanisms of how different mineral surfaces affect soil water freezing remain poorly understood. This study employs the molecular dynamics method to investigate the influence of mi... |
| [16] | | Shear Behavior of Paris Green Clay-Concrete Interface Under Constant and Cyclic Temperature Loadings, Kexin Yin, Ngoc Hai Dong, Jinpeng Xu, Roxana Vasilescu, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 44, number 5153, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1007/s10706-026-03644-2 | Energy piles are subjected to daily and seasonal heatingcooling cycles, leading to cyclic expansion and contraction. These deformations can trigger changes in the thermo mechanical behavior of the soil pile interface. Shear behavior of the soil pile interface can significantly affect the design and performance of energy piles. In this study, a set of direct shear tests was performed to evaluate th... |
| [17] | | The Influence of Grain Crushing and Pore Collapse on the Formation of Faults, N. A. Collins-Craft, I. Stefanou, J. Sulem, I. Einav, Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth, Vol. 131, number 211, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1029/2025JB033062 | During an earthquake, slip occurs in a localized shear zone that features a heavily granulated fault core that can be characterized as a shear band. We study the formation of this fault core in a granular rock such as sandstone by developing a model of crushable granular media within the framework of Breakage Mechanics. This model accounts for the evolution of the grain size distribution, while al... |
| [18] | | Contribution to C-(A)-S-H porosity characterisation of slag based cement pastes through a reconstitution of porous structure based on a combination of experimental and modelling approaches: influence of slag substitution rate on their porosity, morphology and pores interconnection, Mohamad Ali Ahmad, Harifidy Ranaivomanana, Stephanie Bonnet, Paul Buttin, Valerie Lhostis, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Vol. 30, number D189, issue 1 (2026), doi:10.1080/19648189.2026.2661732 | This study examines the effects of blast furnace slag (BFS) incorporation on the pore structure of blended cement pastes. Four formulations containing 0%, 30%, 50% and 80% BFS were investigated at a constant water to binder ratio of 0.5. Capillary porosity for each formulation was obtained from a recent hydration model, while intra hydrate porosity (C S H and C A S H) was determined from the diffe... |
| [19] | | Comprehensive Analysis of Gypsum Mortar with Glass Waste Aggregates as a Substitute for Sand, Mohamed Amine Ouared, Abdelkader Bougara, Ismail Yurtdas, Rodica Mariana Ion, Said Beldjilali, Nordine Leklou, Processes, Vol. 14, number 209, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.3390/pr14020209 | Gypsum has been used as a building material for a long time due to its environmental friendliness, exceptional fire performance, and ease of use. However, it is also known to have poor moisture resistance and lower mechanical performance. Construction and demolition wastes, which can cause many environmental issues if not properly managed, are increasingly recycled as reinforcement materials in gy... |
| [20] | | Comprehensive numerical hydrodynamic analysis of submarine in a straight course simulation using wall-resolved RANS models, Noh Zainal Abidin, Pol Muller, Jean Francois Sigrist, Frederic Grondin, Ocean Engineering, Vol. 355, number 124992, issue June (2026), doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2026.124992 | This research explores several critical factors affecting CFD based prediction accuracy of submarine hydrodynamic. A scaled submarine model is analyzed using the Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes turbulence model at Reynold number of 3.6 × 106 with wall resolved meshes targeting (Formula presented) <5. A mesh convergence study was performed with different resolution: 13 × 106, 15 × 106, 18 × 106, 22... |
| [21] | | Bidirectional Vibration and Fatigue Mitigation of a Barge-Type Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Using an Omnidirectional Tuned Mass Damper, Riad El hamoud, Philip Alkhoury, Abdul Hamid Soubra, Mourad Ait-Ahmed, Applied Ocean Research, Vol. 171, number 105066, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.apor.2026.105066 | This paper investigates the mitigation of bidirectional vibration and induced short term fatigue in a 5MW barge type floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) subjected to stochastic misaligned wind and wave loadings. To address this challenge, a passive omnidirectional tuned mass damper (OTMD) integrated within the barge floater is proposed as a vibration suppression strategy. First, a comprehensive ... |
| [22] | | Residual stresses and strains during laser assisted tape placement of thermoplastic composite: Multi-physical modelling and experimental validation, Mael Peron, Anna Maria El Bayssari, Anais Barasinski, Frederic Jacquemin, Federica Daghia, Damien Guillon, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, Vol. 202, number 109478 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109478 | The prediction of residual stresses and strains during laser assisted tape placement of thermoplastic composite has been investigated by numerous studies in the literature. They are however rarely validated compared to experimental results and based on simplifications of the material thermomechanical behaviour. This study proposes a multi physical model to address the heat transfer, crystallizatio... |
| [23] | | Optimizing Thermal Cycles in Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing: Investigating Inter-Pass Time and Use of an External Cooling System, Anas Rassane, Emmanuel Bertrand, David Gloaguen, Gregoire Bazin, Simon Morville, Bruno Courant, Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 383, pp. 81-87 (2026), doi:10.4028/p-YcG4dp | This study investigates heat management in Duplex Stainless Steel (DSS) wall specimens produced by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), focusing on optimizing thermal cycles during construction. Reducing inter pass time induces heat accumulation, which causes wall flaring, alters the ferrite/austenite balance, and lowers the hardness of the produced DSS parts. In contrast, the introduction of a... |
| [24] | | Numerical modeling of the nonlinear structural response of helically structured strands using a microscale informed BoucWen model applied to helicoidal strands and submarine power cables, Lara Zeidan, Patrice Cartraud, Gilles Marckmann, Laurent Stainier, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 338, number 114089, issue 6 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2026.114089 | Helical beam like structures subjected to combined axial tension and bending may exhibit a nonlinear response due to interlayer contact and friction between their components. A sequential multiscale strategy is proposed to represent this path dependent behavior with reduced computational cost. Homogenized moment curvature responses are obtained from a representative volume element under bending at... |
| [25] | | Editorial: Special issue on Multiscale Modeling of Geomechanics, Weijian Liang, Zhen Yu Yin, Pierre Yves Hicher, Computers and Geotechnics, Vol. 179, number 108116 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2026.108116 | ... |
| [26] | | Quantitative error assessment of radiative transfer approximations of acoustic wave energies in unbounded and bounded random media, L. De Abreu Correa, S. Khazaie, C. Gomez, R. Cottereau, Wave Motion, Vol. 143, number 103715, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.wavemoti.2026.103715 | This paper reports a series of numerical experiments comparing solutions of the 3D acoustic wave equation in a (randomly fluctuating) heterogeneous medium to solutions of the radiative transfer equation. Parameters of the two equations are first chosen such that the radiative transfer solution is expected to provide an accurate approximation of the energy of the wave (weak coupling regime), and th... |
| [27] | | Biodynamic responses of the human hand-arm system under nail gun shock vibration and differences between males and females, Maxime Vincent, Akira Engelbrecht, Marc Andre Gaudreau, Mathias Legrand, Thomas Dupont, Pierre Marcotte, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 113, number 103913, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2026.103913 | Occupational exposure to vibration from hand tools poses significant health risks, potentially leading to chronic disorders affecting nerves, muscles, and joints in the Hand Arm System (HAS). Despite extensive research, the biodynamic response of the HAS to real world shock vibrations remains insufficiently characterized, limiting effective risk assessment and prevention strategies. This study qua... |
| [28] | | Improved random hierarchical capillary bundle model for simulating the gas permeability evolution of alkali-activated concretes under thermal damage, Iman A.N.Omrani, Marcin Koniorczyk, Marta Choinska Colombel, Patrycja Duzy, Izabela Hager, Ouali Amiri, Nordine Leklou, Elzbieta Habiera-Wasniewska, Scientific Reports, Vol. 16, number 179, issue 1 (2026), doi:10.1038/s41598-026-45134-8 | The random hierarchical capillary bundle (RHCB) model contains random input parameters for estimating the cementitious materials gas permeability. However, the impact of the probability density function (PDF) of these parameters on the PDF of the models output data remains un explored. Hence, in the present study, different PDFs (i.e. uniform and normal distributions) were given to the random numb... |
| [29] | | One-dimensional dynamic fragmentation with the cohesive Lipschitz (CLIP) approach, Sachin Srinivasa, Benoit Le, Nicolas Chevaugeon, Nicolas Moes, International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 250, number 55, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1007/s10704-026-00928-9 | Dynamic fragmentation of brittle materials involves complex crack nucleation, propagation, and interaction under high rate loading. Traditional cohesive zone models (CZM) accurately capture discrete cracks, but suffer from mesh dependency and constrained crack paths, whereas continuous damage models offer mesh independence at the expense of sharp crack representation. This paper presents the Cohes... |
| [30] | | Predicting hygro-mechanical properties of natural Borassus fiber reinforced bio-based alkali activated matrix: an ensemble learning approach, Assia Aboubakar Mahamat, Moussa Mahamat Boukar, Nordine Leklou, Philbert Nshimiyimana, Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo, Blasius Ngayakamo, Results in Engineering, Vol. 29, number 109702, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2026.109702 | This study uses machine learning (ML) to predict the effect of natural Borassus fruit fiber reinforcement on the hygro mechanical properties of a bio based earth based bio composite, enhancing sustainable construction. The study used experimental results of the hygro mechanical properties to develop a primary dataset for training and testing ML models (validation of 80/20). Various models includin... |
| [31] |  | Magnetic pulse welding of Al-5754 with Al-7075 and MARS 380: Weldability windows and ballistic testing, Benoit Lagain, Thomas Heuze, Guillaume Racineux, Michel Arrigoni, Defence Technology, Vol. 211, number 944, issue 5 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.dt.2025.07.024 | Joining dissimilar materials encounters significant engineering challenges due to the contrast in material properties that makes conventional welding not feasible. Magnetic Pulse Welding (MPW) offers a solid state joining technique that overcomes these issues by using impact to create strong bonds without melting the substrate materials. This study investigates the weldability of aluminum alloy Al... |
| [32] | | Evaluating and comparing the environmental performance of manufacturing processes considering design for additive manufacturing: a case study based on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing and green sand casting, Antoine Balidas, Olivier Kerbrat, Matthieu Rauch, Procedia CIRP, Vol. 140, pp. 575-580 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.procir.2026.05.097 | Recent advancements in metal additive manufacturing have made this technology a compelling solution for the production of industrial parts. For example, Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) shows great promise for producing large stainless steel components with medium to high geometric complexity. WAAM has been demonstrated to achieve mechanical properties and near net shape manufacturing charac... |
| [33] | | Dynamic stiffness characterization and modelling of nylon mooring rope for floating wind turbines under realistic and regular loading conditions, M. Feuvrie, P. Cartraud, P. Davies, Ocean Engineering, Vol. 360, number 126042, issue 1718 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2026.126042 | Standards recommend conducting harmonic tests to characterise the dynamic stiffness of fibre ropes. These tests show that dynamic stiffness changes with the number of cycles, and the common practice is to calculate a stabilized stiffness based on the last measurement cycles. This raises questions about the relevance of this choice in view of the irregular nature of loads experienced at sea. The ai... |
| [34] | | A multi-scale approach for the localization of the moisture content in composites with two hydrophilic constituents, Melissa Said, A. Celino, G. Challita, S. Freour, Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 45, number S22147853204082 (2026), doi:10.1177/00219983261420171 | Predicting the service life of structural parts with hydrophilic constituents requires accounting for moisture induced aging during the design phase. This involves determining the moisture content distribution through the materials thickness over time. Traditionally, composites with at most one hydrophilic constituent are considered. For materials with multiple heterogeneous hydrophilic constituen... |
| [35] | | Inverse design of cement and cement paste composition for targeted tensile strength using sequential neural networks and hydration based micromechanical modelling, Jinane Murr, Syed Yasir Alam, Frederic Grondin, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 118, number 115075, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2025.115075 | The fracture performance of hydrated cement paste is a property of its evolving microstructure, which in turn is governed by the chemical composition of the initial binder system and the kinetics and thermodynamics of the hydration process. In this study, a novel data driven meta model, referred to as Cement to Tensile (C2T), is proposed to predict and optimize the tensile strength of HCP without ... |
| [36] | | Influence of mixture parameters and material properties on the flow behavior of low-carbon self-consolidating concrete using explainable machine learning, Abdelhamid Hafidi, Benoit Hilloulin, Ilhame Harbouz, Ahmed Loukili, Ammar Yahia, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 119, number 115125, issue 7 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2025.115125 | Predicting the flow behavior of self consolidating concrete (SCC) remains a persistent challenge due to the highly nonlinear interactions among material constituents and the lack of standardized experimental data. In this study, we introduce a hybrid, explainable AI framework that integrates machine learning interpretability techniques (SHAP, LIME) with genetic programming based model optimization... |
| [37] | | Characterization and modeling of the viscoelastoplastic behavior of polyester mooring lines, Q. Viez-Pichonnier, P. Davies, P. Cartraud, Applied Ocean Research, Vol. 169, number 104976, issue no 23 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.apor.2026.104976 | This study presents a model for describing the viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior of a full size polyester (PET) subrope, which can be used to determine the medium and long term response of synthetic cables used in floating wind turbines. While this material is well established in offshore oil and gas applications, it is also currently being considered for marine renewable energy (MRE) statio... |
| [38] | | Statistical Analysis of Energy Release Rate Evolution for Microstructurally Small Fatigue Cracks, Marie Bouyx, Aurelien Vattre, Julien Rethore, Vincent Bonnand, Vincent Chiaruttini, Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, Vol. 320, number 119759, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1111/ffe.70330 | This study investigates the early propagation of microstructurally small fatigue cracks from micro defects in polycrystalline Inconel 718. A 3D conformal global/local finite element framework with adaptive remeshing is employed to explicitly resolve grain boundaries, and the energy release rate (ERR) is extracted along the crack front using the (Formula presented.) domain integral. By simulating s... |
| [39] | | Characterization of the moisture content evolution of a flax/epoxy composite during the steps of an infusion manufacturing process, Benjamin Gaud, Amandine Celino, Sylvain Freour, Mael Peron, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, Vol. 208, number 109878 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.109878 | The quality of biocomposites depends on fibres moisture content during manufacture as it affects microstructure, mechanical properties and internal mechanical states. Managing moisture content during manufacturing and service life is therefore essential for high performance parts. This study investigates key manufacturing steps of flax epoxy biocomposites produced by Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer... |
| [40] | | Impact of storage under high temperature and relative humidity on the properties of compressed earth bricks stabilized with biomass ash, Nadia Boussaa, Nasser Chelouah, Nordine Leklou, Fatma Kheloui, Materials and Structures Materiaux Et Constructions, Vol. 59, number 758, issue 1 (2026), doi:10.1617/s11527-025-02925-1 | Managing ash from biomass combustion is a significant environmental challenge, while the construction industry is increasingly seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional, energy intensive binders. This study evaluates the potential of two types of biomass ash (BA a and BA b) as eco friendly stabilizing agents for making compressed earth bricks (CEBs), focusing on how hygrothermal curing condi... |
| [41] | | Prediction of moisture diffusion kinetics during cyclic hygrothermal aging of epoxy resin by an improved finite element modeling approach, Hamza Tarin, Jamal Fajoui, Julie Cocaud, Yuan Wu, Frederic Jacquemin, Amandine Celino, Sylvain Freour, Abdellah Arhaliass, Ahmed Rhallabi, Azzam El Masri, Discover Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, number 646, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1007/s42452-025-08088-6 | Epoxy resins, frequently employed in composite structures in industries like water transport systems, are known for their superior mechanical properties and resistance to chemical degradation. However, their long term durability and performance are considerably affected by their ability to absorb water under cyclic hygrothermal conditions, resulting in the severe material degradation. Herein, this... |
| [42] | | Pampero HiFi: improvements in aerodynamic modeling of a spacecraft-oriented destructive re-entry code, Valentin Ledermann, Iko Midani, Eddy Constant, Pierre Van Hauwert, Martin Spel, Laurent Stainier, Julien Annaloro, Stephane Galera, Ceas Space Journal, Vol. 11, number 35, issue 1 (2026), doi:10.1007/s12567-025-00655-2 | This work presents the BLIZZARD CFD module developed in the scope of the implementation of the high fidelity branch of the PAMPERO spacecraft oriented re entry tool. First, the Riemann solver, the immersed boundary method, and the adaptive mesh refinement of BLIZZARD are briefly detailed. The mass loss generated by the chosen immersed boundary method is investigated on a sphere and a satellite cas... |
| [43] | | Comparison of Fiber Volume Fraction measurement methods from composite micrographs, Felix Thebault, Alexandre Clement, Sylvain Freour, Gwenole Le Moal, Pascal Casari, Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 282, number 111689, issue 4 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2026.111689 | Mechanical performance of composite materials is closely linked to their microstructural features, especially the Fiber Volume Fraction (FVF) and its local variations. Often based on optical micrograph analysis, FVF characterization is essential for reliable material modeling. However, existing FVF measurement methods based on optical micrographs show significant variability and lack standardized ... |
| [44] | | A new triangular lattice material testing device, Marc L.M. Francois, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 339, number 114160 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2026.114160 | A new testing device for triangular (2D), lattice materials is proposed. This lattice belongs to the tensional class of stiff materials with structural applications. The specimen has a triangular shape and has 144 cells. The connection system consists of pivot joints, which are located at the middle of the beams. The device makes use of pantographs, rods, and push bars to impose regular fields at ... |
| [45] | | Pampero HiFi: improvements in mechanical and fluidstructure interaction modeling for a spacecraft-oriented code, Valentin Ledermann, Eddy Constant, Martin Spel, Laurent Stainier, Julien Annaloro, Stephane Galera, Ceas Space Journal, Vol. 7, number 113, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1007/s12567-026-00704-4 | This work presents the latest improvements of the mechanical modeling in the scope of the atmospheric PAMPERO reentry code. First, the enhancements and optimizations of the mechanical module of the third version of the code PAMPERO V3, based on finite element analysis, are presented. The reentry of a satellite computed with both the thermal and mechanical fragmentations in PAMPERO V3 estimates tha... |
| [46] | | Microstructural Transformations in Cold-Worked AZ61 Mg Alloy During Non-Isothermal Heating, Abdelali Hayoune, Jamal Fajoui, Ahmed Noumi, Yasser Mahfoud Ghimouze, Metallography Microstructure and Analysis, Vol. 220, number 114924 (2026), doi:10.1007/s13632-026-01312-8 | This study investigates the microstructural evolution of cold worked AZ61 magnesium alloy under non isothermal conditions to optimize thermomechanical processing for lightweight and energy related applications. Solution treated specimens were subjected to 15 and 30% cold deformation and were characterized by dilatometry, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), x ray diffraction (XRD), optical mic... |
| [47] | | Proof-of-concept of magnetic pulse disassembly of adhesively bonded Aluminum 2017 T4-MARS 300 specimen, Benoit Lagain, Thomas Heuze, Guillaume Racineux, Michel Arrigoni, Sebastien Bergey, Thibaut Paccou, Camille Chauvin, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 332, number 113925, issue 10 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2026.113925 | The design of hybrid structures in order to correctly manage the disassembly of their subcomponents has emerged as a significant demand of various industries, regarding end of life, maintenance or recycling purposes. Especially, laminate structures are widespread and their disassembly, without damaging layers, and with a controlled amount of energy, is a challenging task. This study presents a pro... |
| [48] | | Benchmarking Permeability Predictions for an Engineered Reference Medium: Toward Calibration of Permeability Rigs, M. Bodaghi, M. Nikzad, C. Lira, A. Endruweit, I. Afgan, A. B. Albayraktar, C. Binetruy, S. Cassola, D. Droste, M. Duhovic, M. Faizan, S. Guessesma, L. Karger, S. Kperegueni, A. Leitao, S. V. Lomov, S. M. Mokli, P. Mulye, D. May, M. Matveev, J. Machado, C. H. Park, K. Pilkauskas, M. Rouhi, S. Schlegel, T. Schmidt, M. Shakoor, E. Syerko, E. M. Sozer, R. Umer, M. Waqas, D. Weitze, H. Yazdani Nezhad, Polymer Composites (2026), doi:10.1002/pc.70946 | Accurate permeability prediction in fibrous media is essential for modeling liquid composite manufacturing processes, yet numerical predictions are often inconsistent owing to modeling assumptions and numerical implementation choices. This work introduces a 3D printable anisotropic reference porous medium designed to reproduce the main flow pathways and anisotropy trends observed in textile reinfo... |
| [49] | | Range-dependent shallow water sound source localization via digital twin model incorporating spectral element full-wave numerical simulation, Yihua Xing, Shahram Khazaie, Xun Wang, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 159, issue 2, pp. 1225-1234 (2026), doi:10.1121/10.0042404 | Sound source localization in complex range dependent shallow water environments is a challenging problem. The challenges arise from factors such as irregular seabed topography and sound speed profiles, which cannot be quantified by the classical underwater sound propagation models. Although full wave numerical simulation can accurately simulate the acoustic field propagation in such complex range ... |
| [50] | | Equality-Based Weighted Residual Formulation for the Forced Vibration of a Beam With an Attached Dry Friction Damper, Arash Hashemi, Christophe Pierre, Mathias Legrand, Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Vol. 148, number 101018, issue 5 (2026), doi:10.1115/1.4071675 | An equality based weighted residual (E WR) formulation is proposed to analyze the periodic responses of continuous systems subject to discrete frictional occurrences. A cantilever beam with an attached friction damper is considered to evaluate the ability of friction to mitigate response amplitudes. The system is a common, simple model of a bladed disk sector with an attached platform wedge or rin... |
| [51] | | Development of multi-phase titanium aluminides through twin wire arc additive manufacturing microstructural analysis and mechanical performance evaluation, Ilyas Hussain, Uzoma Vincent Nwankpa, Md Saad Patel, Raja Gopala Chary Thipparthi, Jean Yves Hascoet, Surendar K. Marya, R. Jose Immanuel, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 1062, number 187522, issue March (2026), doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.187522 | Titanium aluminides are recognised for their lightweight and superior specific strength characteristics at various temperatures making them suitable for structural applications among others. This study reports the successful utilization of Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) based additive manufacturing (AM) technique for the fabrication of Titanium Aluminides. Four distinct compositional variations leading... |
| [52] | | Quantifying the impact of data quality on machine learning prediction: a large-scale study of construction product environmental declarations, Bishwash Neupane, Benoit Hilloulin, Raphael Chenouard, Emmanuel Roziere, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, Vol. 31, number 1308, issue 6 (2026), doi:10.1007/s11367-026-02676-3 | Purpose: Environmental product declaration (EPDs) are increasingly used for automated environmental assessments and machine learning (ML) applications. However, a systematic evaluation of how EPD data quality affects ML prediction reliability remains unexplored. Prior ML EPD studies acknowledge data heterogeneity qualitatively but do not quantify its predictive impact, nor have they empirically es... |
| [53] | | Flow-induced random guided wave on an airfoil with application to passive structural health monitoring: A numerical study via an LES-SEM scheme, Junjie Limei, Qihang Qin, Shahram Khazaie, Xun Wang, Ultrasonics, Vol. 165, number 108086, issue 5 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2026.108086 | Interactions between airflow and wing surface induce guided waves and vibrations propagating in the wing structure, which carry valuable information about the aircraft's structural condition. To develop a promising passive structural health monitoring (SHM) approach, it is important to understand the flow induced guided waves, including the source distribution, frequency range, and propagation fea... |
| [54] | | A comprehensive review on rubber materials: degradation pathways, modeling, future trends and applications, Mouad Chakkour, Amandine Celino, Sylvain Freour, Iranian Polymer Journal English Edition, Vol. 95, number 1551 (2026), doi:10.1007/s13726-025-01584-x | In recent decades, the growth of rubbers has made a huge impact on polymer research and innovation. In fact, the aging process is a well known challenge in rubber materials, as it affects their properties and, in turn, their service life. This makes this research item particularly intriguing. As these materials have potential applications in various engineering fields, obviously it would be of gre... |
| [55] | | Soil suitability assessment for compressed earth block production, Noel Njimbong Chia, Mustapha Nouri, Paul Alain Nanssou Kouteu, Mahfoud Tahlaiti, Yvette Jiokap Nono, Abdelhafid Khelidj, Materials and Structures Materiaux Et Constructions, Vol. 59, number 1131, issue 1 (2026), doi:10.1617/s11527-025-02922-4 | This study develops a novel soil suitability criterion for compressed earth block (CEB) production, addressing the shortcomings of existing methods. Soils with distinct physical properties were sourced from five deposits and their fine particles were assessed using X ray diffraction, sedimentation, and methylene blue value analysis. By systematically modifying their granulometries, 50 soil samples... |
| [56] | | Data-driven material identification in heterogeneous viscoelastic media, Hossein Salahshoor, Michael Ortiz, Laurent Stainier, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Vol. 213, number 106635, issue 5 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.jmps.2026.106635 | Full field material characterization techniques are increasingly improving and new techniques are emerging, providing us altogether with unprecedented access to kinematic measurements. Extracting material properties from data has been a long quest, with the challenge lying at extricating homogeneity in inference and enabling extraction of spatially varying mechanical properties. We propose a data ... |
| [57] | | Simplified semi-analytical solutions for dynamic responses of composite cylinders subjected to far-field underwater explosions, Ye Pyae Sone Oo, Kevin Brochard, Herve Le Sourne, Defence Technology, Vol. vol. 192, number 366, issue February (2026), doi:10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.032 | This paper presents a simplified design tool based on semi analytical formulations to investigate the dynamic response of an immersed composite cylinder subjected to a far field underwater explosion. The cylinder is simply supported, fully submerged and filled with air inside. A classical shell theory using a Double Fourier series solution combined with the first order Doubly Asymptotic Approximat... |
| [58] | | The compressibility of kaolin clay: a micromechanical perspective based on DEM, Bo Liu, Zhen Yu Yin, Pierre Yves Hicher, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 63, pp. 1-19 (2026), doi:10.1139/cgj-2024-0724 | The mechanisms governing the compressibility of kaolin clays are investigated through discrete element method simulations of oedometer tests, where clay platelets are modelled as clumps of spheres. A contact model incorporating the long range van der Waals (VDW) attraction and electrical double layer (EDL) repulsion, alongside mechanical forces, is formulated to reproduce interplatelet physicochem... |
| [59] | | Effect of Thermal Post-Treatment on the Mechanical Performance and Microstructure of Modified Photosensitive PLA/Starch Blends Obtained by Digital Light Processing, Mustapha Nouri, Sofiane Belhabib, Mahfoud Tahlaiti, Jaianth Vijayakumar, Elodie Boller, Sofiane Guessasma, Polymers, Vol. 18, number 836, issue 7 (2026), doi:10.3390/polym18070836 | We investigate 3D printed composite materials composed of a photosensitive polylactic acid (PLA) resin blended with 10% starch and fabricated by Digital Light Processing. We synthesize the 3D printed composites by incorporating a post processing stage involving thermomoulding at various temperatures ranging from 50 °C to 150 °C. The composition, structure, and thermal and mechanical performance of... |
| [60] | | An adaptive multiphase finite element framework for simulating two-dimensional rotational molding, Gianni Barakat, Luisa Silva, Christophe Binetruy, Hugues Digonnet, Julien Sorbe, International Journal of Material Forming, Vol. 19, number 337, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1007/s12289-026-02030-w | Rotational molding, also known as rotomolding, is a widely used manufacturing process for composite tank liners. Developing this process to obtain high quality liners is usually a long and delicate step. The implementation of numerical simulation can facilitate and expedite its development. It is challenging to obtain information about polymer movement through experimental methods. In this paper, ... |
| [61] | | Multiscale modelling of moisture diffusion in polymer/clay/fibre hybrid composites: Influence of nanoclay structure, Ali Makhloufi, Djelloul Gueribiz, Sylvain Freour, Frederic Jacquemin, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 22, number 1067, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1177/07316844261427751 | The growing use of polymer composites poses a major challenge, related to moisture absorption, which can alter their mechanical properties and durability. This study makes two main contributions. First, a method based on the description of a representative elementary volume (REV) was developed for multiscale modelling of moisture diffusion in hybrid polymer/clay/fibre composites. The method consid... |
| [62] | | Sustainable Utilization of Industrial Solid Waste in Lightweight Concrete Blocks to Support Environmentally Friendly Cities, Lisa Oksri-Nelfia, Mindy Barend Wiguno, Krisma Adijaya, Yohans Sunarno, Ouali Amiri, Indonesian Journal of Urban and Environmental Technology, pp. 250-268 (2026), doi:10.25105/urbanenvirotech.v9i1.24256 | Aim: This study aims to evaluate the influence of gold tailings waste (GTW), nickel slag (NS), and rejected plastic (RP) as partial substitutes for cement and fine aggregates on the mechanical and physical properties of lightweight concrete blocks for sustainable construction applications. Methodology and Results: GTW was substituted at 5% by weight of cement, while NS and RP replaced fine aggrega... |
| [63] | | Chloride diffusivity and electrical resistivity of slag-based concrete reinforced by steel fibers: experimental study and multiscale modeling, Nicolas Reuge, Stephanie Bonnet, Francois Bignonnet, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Vol. 16, issue 4, pp. 1-26 (2026), doi:10.1080/19648189.2025.2532800 | This study is part of a project investigating the possible use of slag based concretes reinforced by steel fibers for various structures of critical interest, exposed to marine environments and aimed at improving the characteristics of the structure compared to the classical solution of plain reinforced concretes. Four concrete mix designs were investigated featuring various fiber contents: 0 (i.e... |
| [64] | | Automated In Situ Thermomechanical Analysis of Cobalt under EBSD, Ines Addi, Pierre Antoine Dubos, Baptiste Girault, Samuel Branchu, David Gloaguen, Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 383, pp. 97-102 (2026), doi:10.4028/p-hBLy4M | The present study aims to investigate the mechanical behaviour of pure cobalt in plasticity at varying temperatures, through in situ thermomechanical loadings under Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) in order to gain a deeper understanding of the various mechanisms that occur. EBSD analysis allows for the determination of microstructural parameters at a refined scale including grain size, g... |
| [65] | | Experimental evaluation and analytical prediction of effects of skin defect size on the long-term durability of bio-based balsa core sandwich structures, Yuan Wu, Sylvain Freour, Pascal Casari, Jamal Fajoui, Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials, number 1 (2026), doi:10.1177/10996362251361216 | This work focuses on the characterization of the cyclic moisture absorption desorption aging behavior of balsa wood core sandwich structures with two dimensional defects in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) skins. Experimental investigations and analytical predictions were compared to evaluate the effects of skin defect size on the moisture diffusion kinetics during long term aging cycles, in ... |
| [66] | | A benchmark experiment to assess the performance of electrical resistivity tomography data inversion algorithms in the framework of nondestructive evaluation, Wael Karam, Yann Lecieux, Mathilde Chevreuil, Franck Schoefs, Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 20, issue 1, pp. 1-30 (2026), doi:10.1080/10589759.2025.2473038 | Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) is an effective, non invasive technique widely used in geophysics and civil engineering to identify the resistivity field of the ground or of the concrete. Over the last decades, the field of ERT has seen significant advancements, particularly in the development of measurement equipment and inversion algorithms. Despite these advancements, there remains a ga... |
| [67] | | Through-thickness compaction response of reinforcement fabrics: Development of a test standard, A. X.H. Yong, A. Endruweit, A. George, D. May, Y. A. Aksoy, M. A. Ali, T. Allen, M. Bender, M. Bodaghi, B. Caglar, H. Caglar, A. Chiminelli, S. Comas-Cardona, R. de Ribains, J. Dittmann, C. Dransfeld, E. Fauster, A. Guilloux, P. Hubert, S. Idapalapati, J. Ivens, J. Janzen, Y. Jiang, T. Khan, M. Laspalas, F. LeBel, J. Lee, X. Liu, M. Lizaranzu, S. V. Lomov, C. Lopez, K. Masania, V. Michaud, P. Middendorf, S. Miguel, S. S. Narayana, C. H. Park, S. Ravisankar Padma, L. Riffard, C. Pinger, V. Rougier, H. Sas, D. Sayinbas, P. Sousa, M. Sozer, M. Steinhardt, R. Umer, J. D. Vincent, V. Werlen, O. Yuksel, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, Vol. 200, number 109348, issue 2 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109348 | Characterisation of the compaction response of reinforcement fabrics is an important component in the design of composite manufacturing processes. To standardise a best practice method, 22 international organisations participated in an exercise to assess the viability and reproducibility of the method discussed in this work. All participants were supplied with the same multiaxial E glass fibre non... |
| [68] | | Preference and willingness-to-pay analysis for an eco-engineering technology for floating wind turbines, Antoine Dubois, Pierre Alexandre Mahieu, Alison Bates, Jenifer Meredith, Franck Schoefs, Wind Energy Science, Vol. 11, issue 4, pp. 1505-1529 (2026), doi:10.5194/wes-11-1505-2026 | Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) raise concerns among coastal communities due to their potential impacts on marine biodiversity and fisheries. This issue is particularly striking in France, where the government is accelerating offshore wind deployment to meet decarbonisation targets while maintaining a relatively large fisheries sector. This study investigates public preferences and willing... |
| [69] | | Assessing wind-wave forces on smooth and rough horizontal cylinders by neural networks, Federico Casella, Francesco Aristodemo, Franck Schoefs, Pasquale Filianoti, Ocean Engineering, Vol. 358, number 125626, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2026.125626 | This work investigates the use of feed forward neural networks (FNNs) to predict wave induced hydrodynamic forces on smooth and covered by barnacles horizontal cylindrical structures. The study is based on a dataset of 4867 field recorded sea states obtained from small scale field experiments conducted at the Marine Energy Laboratory (MEL) of Reggio Calabria, a site well suited for scaled testing ... |
| [70] | | Comparison of Interface Shear Behavior and Physical Properties of Sand-Clay Mixtures Prepared by Slurry and Dry Tamping Methods, Kexin Yin, Anne-Laure Fauchille, Roxana Vasilescu, Christophe Dano, Panagiotis Kotronis, Giulio Sciarra, Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 49, number 420, issue 3 (2026), doi:10.1520/GTJ20250050 | Sand clay mixtures are often employed as typical reconstituted soils for geotechnical experiments in the laboratory. Sample preparation is an important factor that influences the mechanical behavior of reconstituted clayey soils. It is necessary to use an adapted sample preparation procedure to ensure an optimized sample homogeneity for sand clay mixtures. There are various methods of soil sample ... |
| [71] | | Investigations of raster layup effect on mechanical and fracture properties of material extruded ABS samples under biaxial loadings, Qun Wu, Joseph Marae Djouda, Benjamin Smaniotto, Remi Legroux, Francois Hild, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 142, issue 1-2, pp. 377-397 (2026), doi:10.1007/s00170-025-17115-0 | The mechanical properties of 3D printed parts are influenced by the parameters used during the manufacturing process. Among them, the raster orientation plays an important role. In this study, biaxial tensile tests coupled with digital image correlation are used to evaluate the effect of raster orientation on the deformation and failure mechanisms of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene samples. It is ... |
| [72] | | Formation mechanisms of the plasma electrolytic oxidation coating with cerebral cortex-like surface morphology on aluminum silicon alloys, Xiaodong Liu, Chengxi Wang, Hanqing Ni, Vincent Ji, Jilin Lei, Wei Deng, Peng Song, Taihong Huang, Xiaowei Zhang, Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol. 90, number 109188 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2026.109188 | ... |
| [73] | | Performance metric for LED in optical wireless communication: Modeling the trade-off between extendable bandwidth and optical power, Xuanbang Chen, Yuhao Wang, Zixuan Ling, Xiaodong Liu, Zhenghai Wang, Xun Zhang, Measurement - Journal of the International Measurement Confederation (IMEKO), Vol. 257, number 118898 (2026), doi:10.1016/j.measurement.2025.118898 | With the rapid development of optical wireless communication, the demand for efficient utilization of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum has been partially addressed. However, challenges persist in establishing standardized measurement metrics due to LEDs dual function of both illumination and communication. Generally, LEDs operate by sacrificing optical power to achieve higher bandwidth, leading t... |
| [74] | | Mechanical Analysis of Thick-Walled Low-Carbon Steel Structures Produced by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing with Zig-Zag Trajectories, Abhishek Kumar Gupta, Ali Maden, Clea Plouze, Philippe Feraud, Catherine da Cunha, Matthieu Rauch, Helene Sapardanis, Journal of Machine Engineering, Vol. 26, issue 2, pp. 18-37 (2026), doi:10.36897/jme/221668 | This study investigates the mechanical properties of multilayer thick WAAM components using a zigzag deposition strategy. Four different low carbon steel (ER70S 6) walls with two deposition angles and two turning radii were evaluated. The comprehensive design of experiment focuses on microstructural analysis and mechanical properties, including hardness, tensile strength, and Charpy V Notch (CVN).... |
| [75] | | Fracture Toughness of Periodic Beam Lattices, Gergely Molnar, Julien Rethore, Journal of Theoretical, Computational and Applied Mechanics (2026), doi:10.46298/jtcam.14812 | The study tackles the challenge of accurately modeling fracture behavior in beam lattices, which is essential for designing robust architected materials. Our research focuses on evaluating how the lattice's microstructure and material properties affect fracture toughness. We employed finite element simulations based on the Euler Bernoulli beam theory to investigate crack propagation, using a failu... |
| [76] | | In situ EBSD Characterisation of Anisotropic Creep Behaviour in a Thick AA2139 Part during in-forming artificial ageing, Calixte Gautier, Pierre Antoine Dubos, David Gloaguen, Baptiste Girault, Maxime Rollin, Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 388, issue 1-2, pp. 29-37 (2026), doi:10.4028/p-x19oZa | The present study aims to investigate the anisotropic creep behaviour of aluminium alloy 2139 during artificial ageing, through in situ thermomechanical loadings under Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD). EBSD analysis enabled the characterisation of microstructural parameters and the identification of grain misorientations which were further correlated with macroscopic creep strain. In situ... |
| [77] | | Topological Optimization of Shell Laminate Composites Parts Manufactured by the TFP Process, Peng Yu, Jessy Simon, Christophe Binetruy, Nahiene Hamila, Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 387, issue 2, pp. 1-8 (2026), doi:10.4028/p-pK41bI | While the use of composite materials increases the specific stiffness of structural parts, their manufacture using automated fiber placement processes such as Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP) allows for the addition of functionalization. An example of such a part is the hydrofoil, which can gain hydrodynamic performance if its shape adapts to the different loads encountered in the three modes of nav... |
| [78] | | On the influence of resolution algorithms parameters on the converged solution for a Coulomb friction contact problem exhibiting multiple solutions, Valentine Rey, Comptes Rendus. Mecanique, Vol. 354, issue G1, pp. 461-480 (2026), doi:10.5802/crmeca.362 | In this paper, we compare four algorithms solving the quasi static contact between one elastic body and one rigid obstacle in two dimensions. With the Coulombs law of friction, this example exhibits multiple solutions if the friction coefficient is larger than 3. After describing the numerical methods tested in this paper, we study the influence of the parameters of the algorithms on the nature of... |
| [79] | | Fourier-based computational micromechanics on boundary-conforming transformed grids, Francois Bignonnet, Martin Ladecky, Ivana Pultarova, Jan Zeman, Comptes Rendus. Mecanique, Vol. 354, issue G1, pp. 227-256 (2026), doi:10.5802/crmeca.354 | Computational homogenization accelerated by Green function preconditioning with Fast Fourier transforms (FFT) is classically performed on a uniform grid, which hinders the discretization accuracy. In this work, we consider a more accurate geometry representation obtained by transforming the uniform computational grid into a boundary conforming one. The mechanical problem is discretized using the f... |
| [80] | | Measurement of Forces Generated during Robotized Additive Manufacturing Process Using Pellet Extruder, Salah Ouassil, Pascal Casari, Elodie Paquet, Guillaume Racineux, Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 1047, issue 1, pp. 313-323 (2026), doi:10.4028/p-ly6b08 | Robotic additive manufacturing using pellet extrusion has gained significant scientific interest and industrial maturity. Increased part dimensions, reduced production time, and lower raw material costs are the main advantages of this process. This development has led to a strong demand for improved control and understanding of the process and of multiple phenomena occurring during fabrica... |
| [81] | | Linking material symmetry and domain of elastic behavior: new numerical insights, Christelle Combescure, Nicolas Auffray, Marc L.M. Francois, Nassim Kesmia, Comptes Rendus. Mecanique, Vol. 354, issue G1, pp. 543-560 (2026), doi:10.5802/crmeca.364 | In the context of the growing industrial use of architected materials, it is crucial to predict the critical loads at which their mechanical response transitions from linear to nonlinear. The sources of nonlinearity can be multiple, including material nonlinearity and/or multiscale buckling. The set of critical loadings defines a surface in stress or strain space that delineates the region within ... |