Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Morteza Ataei-Aazam, Majid Safarabadi, Mohammad Beygzade, Nabi Mehri Khansari
Summary: In this study, the fracture behaviors of PMMA nanocomposites reinforced with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles were investigated under different loading modes. The results showed that increasing the mass percentage of nanoparticles could enhance the fracture toughness up to a certain level, but beyond a certain threshold, the fracture toughness decreased.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Xinting Miao, Haisheng Hong, Jian Peng, Tao Ping, Fengfeng Bie, Chenyang Jiang
Summary: The mixed mode fracture behaviors of TC4 titanium alloy were systematically studied by finite element method, testing, and theoretical analysis. It was found that there is II-III coupling effect ahead of the crack tip for mixed mode crack, and three-dimensional stress intensity factors were defined and calculated based on this. Under I-II mixed mode loading, the crack exhibited a planar propagation state, and the deflection angle increased with the mode II component. The I-II mixed mode fracture of TC4 showed a brittle fracture mechanism, and the brittle fracture criteria were in agreement with test results with some conservatism. However, under I-III mixed mode loading, the crack exhibited a spatial propagation state, and the deflection angle firstly increased then decreased with the mode III component. This is because the fracture mechanism shifted from brittle to brittle-ductile mixed fracture mode as the mode III component increased. The brittle criterion had a good prediction on I-III mixed mode brittle fracture behavior, with a low enough mode III component. The conclusions in this paper are of great significance to the mixed mode fracture evaluation of TC4 titanium alloys.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Mahdi Fakoor, Sadra Shahsavar
Summary: A new mixed mode I/II fracture criterion is proposed in this research, combining MSS theory and RIS concept for fracture investigation of orthotropic materials. RIS, based on the fact that cracks generally propagate along fibers, accurately predicts crack initiation and propagation direction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yanyan Liu, Dongsheng Huang, Junjie Zhu
Summary: The study investigated the fracture behavior of parallel strand bamboo and confirmed the enhancement of toughness due to the fracture process zone. Proposed elliptical and linear fracture criteria contribute to the application confidence of engineered bamboo composites in civil engineering.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yong Niu, Guangjian Liu, Zhen Zhong, Jinguo Wang, Ranran Zhang, Bolong Liu
Summary: An extended non-ordinary state-based peridynamic (NOSB-PD) theory is used to study the fracture characteristics of rock-like materials with intermittent flaws under compressive-shear loading. The theory integrates stress-based failure criteria, namely the maximum tensile stress criterion and the Mohr-Coulomb criterion, to determine the tensile and shear failures of flawed rock-like materials. The distribution characteristics of maximum principal stress and shear stress obtained by the NOSB-PD theory are employed to analyze the fracture failure mechanism. The numerical results are validated by experimental data, indicating the capability of the extended NOSB-PD theory in simulating fracture processes under compressive-shear loading.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Jian Liu, Lan Qiao, Yuan Li, Qingwen Li, Dongjue Fan
Summary: This study investigates the effect of quasi-static loading rate on the mixed-mode I/II fractures of rock materials. The results show that fracture toughness increases with increasing quasi-static loading rate, while crack initiation angle and fracture geometry remain relatively stable. A generalized maximum tangential strain energy density (GMTSED) criterion is proposed to analyze the development of fracture toughness and crack initiation angle. The experimental and analytical results support the validity of the GMTSED criterion.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gianmarco Vallero, Monica Barbero, Fabrizio Barpi, Mauro Borri-Brunetto, Valerio De Biagi, Yoichi Ito, Satoru Yamaguchi
Summary: Within the field of snow mechanics, the shear strength of snow plays a key role in understanding the progressive shear failure of snow interfaces. However, research on the shear behavior at the contact between a snow layer and a solid stiff material is limited. Experimental direct shear tests under different conditions provide valuable insights into the shear strength of snow-mortar interfaces.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Wei-wei Ji, Li-zhi Xiao, Qing Lin
Summary: Based on the criterion of local symmetry, a fracture in rock-type materials under pure shear will gradually grow to the direction where the local mode II loading is smaller, eventually resulting in a pure mode I fracture. However, predicting the fracture direction becomes challenging when the specimen size is small and the condition changes from small scale yielding to large scale yielding.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Y. J. Dai, S. L. Jin, R. Zhou, Y. W. Li, H. Harmuth, E. K. Tschegg
Summary: In this study, the influence of different levels of mode II loading on the damage behavior of refractories with different brittleness was experimentally investigated using the asymmetric wedge splitting test. The results showed that as the asymmetric wedge angle increased, the fracture behavior became more unstable, with steeper load-displacement curves and faster energy release.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhua Ran, Miao Ding, Xiaofeng Li, Yiqing Ge, Xiaofang Xiao, Le Shen, Fan Wang, Jingfeng Wang, Hong Chang
Summary: This paper presents experimental and numerical studies on the mechanical behavior of 5A90 aluminum-lithium alloy under combined tension and shear loading. The yield strength, ultimate strength, fracture displacement, strain-stress curve, and displacement-stress curve were obtained and analyzed. A finite element model (FEM) was developed to predict the mechanical response of the alloy and parametric studies were conducted. The calculation method in Euro-code 9 was suggested for predicting the combined strength of 5A90 aluminum-lithium alloy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
L. H. Zheng, Z. J. Wang, M. Wan, B. Meng
Summary: Combined shear and tension (CST) tests are important for characterizing yield surfaces of metal sheets. This paper proposes an improved CST experimental method using full-thickness specimens to accurately describe the yield surfaces of lightweight alloy sheets.
ARCHIVES OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Fuhui Shen, Sebastian Muenstermann, Junhe Lian
Summary: This study investigated the fracture properties of a high-strength steel with a body-centered cubic (bcc) crystal structure. The results revealed that both strength and ductility of the steel increased significantly at low temperatures. The material exhibited high plasticity at -196 degrees C during tensile tests using various specimens, while macroscopic brittle fracture occurred under high triaxiality scenarios. It was observed that the failure mechanisms transitioned from cleavage fracture to shear failure with decreasing stress triaxiality. A unified stress-state-dependent fracture criterion, which considers the transition of failure mechanisms, was proposed to describe the fracture properties of similar bcc materials at cryogenic temperatures. The threshold triaxiality for the transition of failure mechanisms was determined by the material's strain hardening capacity and fracture strength. Additionally, a probabilistic formulation incorporating the extreme value distribution was used to account for the statistical nature of cleavage fracture.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLASTICITY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Chaolin Wang, Yu Zhao, Cong He, Jing Bi
Summary: In this study, a simple auxiliary device and particle flow code were used to conduct tension-shear tests on red sandstones. The results showed that the mechanical behaviors of the samples were affected by the sample height and base hollow diameter, and there was a transition from shear failure to hybrid tension-shear failure.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zelin Liu, Chunde Ma, Xin'ao Wei
Summary: Fracture characteristics of layered rocks under mixed mode I/III loading are significantly influenced by bedding angle alpha and loading mode. The equivalent fracture toughness and fracture energy exhibit different trends under different loading modes and bedding angles. The acoustic emission characteristics and fracture trajectory are also significantly influenced by bedding angle, loading mode, and bedding strength. The results provide new insights into the mixed mode I/III fracture mechanism of layered rocks.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Feipeng Wu, Xianzhang Fan, De Li, Hongbin Yang, Jing Liu, Xiaojun Li
Summary: The main technology for removing deep plugging in unconsolidated sandstone reservoirs is deep penetrating hydraulic fracturing with chemical treatment. The study analyzed the effects of different viscosities and injection rates on fracture initiation and propagation, finding that high viscosity fracturing fluid at high injection rates can achieve hydraulic fracturing in high-permeability unconsolidated sandstone, and adjusting the viscosity and injection rate slightly higher than the threshold value can generate deep penetrating fractures in unconsolidated sandstones.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Seyed Karen Alavi, Majid R. Ayatollahi, Bahador Bahrami, Morteza Nejati
Summary: This study presents an analytical stress solution for bi-material V-notches with an end hole. The stress field is derived as an asymptotic series solution using the Kolosov-Muskhelishvili approach, with the constant coefficients computed using the least square method. The accuracy of the solution is verified through benchmarking with finite element method results.
MATHEMATICS AND MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. M. Javad Razavi, Amir Nabavi-Kivi, Majid R. Ayatollahi
Summary: Fused deposition modeling is an additive manufacturing technique used for rapid manufacturing and prototyping. However, the layer-wise fabrication process often leads to anisotropic behavior in the final products. This research aims to determine whether the isotropic assumption of material using maximum tangential stress and mean stress criteria can predict the mixed-mode fracture resistance of 3D-printed parts. The results show that both criteria can accurately predict the fracture loads of the fused deposition modeling parts.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART L-JOURNAL OF MATERIALS-DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Majid R. R. Ayatollahi, Parham Rezaeian, Amir Nabavi-Kivi, Mohammad Reza Khosravani
Summary: This study investigates the effect of heat treatment on the tensile, flexural, and fracture strength of PLA specimens made by the FDM technique. Annealing at different temperatures (80℃, 100℃, 120℃) was conducted on dog bone and ECT specimens to evaluate the mechanical and fracture performance of the FDM-PLA parts. Fracture behavior was assessed using EMC, J-integral, ASED, and MTS criteria, and compared with experimental results. Heat treatment significantly improved the structural integrity of FDM specimens, with a 57% increase in fracture resistance.
FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Mohammad R. Mehraban, B. Bahrami, M. R. Ayatollahi, M. Nejati
Summary: One complexity in rock engineering is predicting fractures in rocks with anisotropy in both elastic and fracture properties. This study proposes a fracture criterion based on a stress averaging procedure using a combination of the extended finite element method (XFEM) and the cohesive zone model (CZM) to predict fracture growth in anisotropic rocks subjected to mixed mode I/II loadings. The precision of the proposed model is evaluated by comparing its predictions with experimental results on Grimsel granite, and the effects of important model parameters are discussed.
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alireza Akhavan-Safar, Ghasem Eisaabadi Bozchaloei, Shahin Jalali, Reza Beygi, Majid R. Ayatollahi, Lucas F. M. da Silva
Summary: Repeated impact is a common loading condition for bonded joints. However, the behavior of metal-composite bonded joints under repeated impact loads has not been widely studied. This study proposes the use of bi-adhesive technique to improve the durability of composite-metal joints under impact fatigue. Experimental and numerical analyses reveal that the double adhesives technique significantly enhances the impact fatigue life of the joints.
Article
Mechanics
A. Nabavi-Kivi, Majid R. Ayatollahi, Nima Razavi
Summary: This study investigates the fracture behavior of FDM specimens made of ABS under mixed-mode I/III loading conditions. Four different raster configurations and five loading angles were used, and the failure loads were predicted using the Equivalent Material Concept coupled with J-integral and Maximum Tangential Stress criteria. Both criteria were able to accurately predict the experimental failure loads, and SEM analysis confirmed the presence of three failure features.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MECHANICS A-SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Pedram Bagheri, Ali Reza Torabi, Bahador Bahrami
Summary: This research focuses on the numerical investigation of fracture loads of U-notched specimens made of Al-6061-T6 and Al-5083 under pure opening mode and mixed mode I/II loading conditions. A new methodology is introduced to assess the notch fracture loads and crack growth path using the combination of the equivalent material concept (EMC) and extended finite element method (XFEM). The results are compared with a conventional elastic-plastic damage model, and the EMC-XFEM model is found to be more efficient and accurate in predicting fracture of ductile aluminum notches.
FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Reza Jalayer, Behnam Saboori, Majid Reza Ayatollahi
Summary: A new test specimen is proposed for investigating mixed mode I/II/III fracture of materials. This test specimen creates mixed mode I/III loading conditions by displacing the position of an inclined crack from the middle of the rectangular specimen, in addition to mode II loading under anti-symmetric four-point bending. The experimental fracture loads of PMMA specimens are compared with theoretical predictions, showing satisfactory consistency.
FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Bahador Bahrami, Hossein Talebi, Majid R. Ayatollahi, Mohammad Reza Khosravani
Summary: This research demonstrates the application of artificial neural network (ANN) in predicting fracture under mixed-mode I/II loadings. By analyzing the importance of different input factors, crack parameters and material properties are selected as input data. Multiple ANN models are trained and optimized using different algorithms. The optimized models show low errors and high accuracy in predicting fracture, indicating the effectiveness and potential wide range application of data-driven fracture predictions compared to traditional physics-based criteria.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mostafa Moazzami, M. R. Ayatollahi, Alireza Akhavan-Safar, Sofia Teixeira de Freitas, Lucas F. M. da Silva
Summary: Moisture diffusion occurs in composite laminates when exposed to humidity, leading to a reduction in their mechanical properties, especially flexural stiffness, which is important in design. This research investigates the mechanical properties of CFRP and GFRP composites as a substrate in adhesive joints under cyclic wet/dry aging conditions for long-term structural applications. The results show that the reduction in flexural stiffness is more severe in CFRP laminates compared to GFRP laminates, indicating the suitability of GFRP laminates for ocean applications.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
S. Karen Alavi, Majid R. Ayatollahi, Mohd Yazid Yahya, S. S. R. Koloor
Summary: This work presents an analytical investigation of the damped forced vibration behavior of viscoelastic annular sector plates made of porous polymer foam. The motion equations are derived using the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) in conjunction with the energy method and calculus of variations. Three types of pore distribution in the plate thickness are explored, and the obtained relations are extended to constitutive equations using the standard linear solid (SLS) viscoelastic model. The system of equations with variable coefficients is solved using perturbation technique and Fourier series, and the asymmetrically dynamic response is computed analytically in a closed-form solution. Transient dynamic behavior of viscoelastic functionally graded porous (VFGP) annular sector plates is then analyzed for various loadings, and a user-defined field code is developed for reliability evaluation.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Hossein Talebi, Mohsen Askari, Majid Reza Ayatollahi, Sergio Cicero
Summary: The research investigates the fracture behavior of brittle specimens weakened by V-shaped notches with end holes (VO-notches). Experimental investigation is conducted, and it is found that the size of the notch end-hole has an effect on the fracture resistance. Two stress-based criteria, the maximum tangential stress (MTS) criterion and the mean stress (MS) criterion, are developed for VO-shaped notches under mixed-mode I/III loading, and they accurately predict the fracture resistance of VO-notched samples with about 92% and 90% accuracy, respectively.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
A. Akhavan-Safar, Sh. Jalali, L. F. M. da Silva, M. R. Ayatollahi
Summary: Cyclic loading significantly affects the durability of adhesively bonded joints, especially under cyclic impact loads. Low-energy cyclic impacts decrease the fracture energy of the joints, challenging the assumption of infinite life under cyclic impacts. The stress concentration caused by cyclic impact stress waves leads to a higher density of cracks at the specimen edges. Comprehensive inspections for bonded structures exposed to low-energy cyclic impacts are important to maintain joint strength and safe design and inspection practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Xinyao Zhu, Yifan Liu, Jing Ye, Wei Xu, Xuexia Zhao, Tianyan Liu
Summary: This study reveals the adverse effect of acid on dentin in terms of degradation of its fracture toughness. The peritubular dentin plays a significant role in enhancing the dentin's fracture resistance capability. The findings highlight the importance of structural integrity for dentin.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Priya Ranganathan, Vijayakumari Sugumaran, Bargavi Purushothaman, Ajay Rakkesh Rajendran, Balakumar Subramanian
Summary: The study aims to design and fabricate an ultra-easier multi-functional biomedical polymeric scaffold loaded with unique equimolar Ca:P phasic bioactive glass material. The results showed that the G:BG (1:2) ratio is the more appropriate composition for enhanced bio-mineralization and higher surface area. The scaffold can induce mitogenesis in osteoblast cells for hard tissue regeneration and rapid collagen secretion in fibroblast cells for soft tissue regeneration.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Ziad Guerfi, Oum keltoum Kribaa, Hanane Djouama
Summary: Hydroxyapatite, a biocompatible and bioactive ceramic material, has been widely studied in fields such as orthopedics and plastic surgery. The use of computational tools, especially density functional theory, has become increasingly important in research. In this study, Hydroxyapatite was synthesized using the double decomposition method and quantum mechanical computations were performed using density functional theory. The experimental and computational results confirmed the successful synthesis of Hydroxyapatite and showed good agreement in spectroscopic characterizations.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sally AbdulHussain Kadhum, Nassier A. Nassir
Summary: In this research, porous composites were successfully prepared and reinforced for bone scaffold applications. The functional groups, pore structure, and composition distribution of the materials were characterized using techniques such as FTIR, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Veronika Geiger, Felicitas Mayinger, Moritz Hoffmann, Marcel Reymus, Bogna Stawarczyk
Summary: The study investigated the mechanical properties of four additively manufactured denture base resins in different measurement environments, and found that the measurement environment impacts the strength and fracture toughness of the materials.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Junxiao Wang, Amatjan Sawut, Rena Simayi, Huijun Song, Xueying Jiao
Summary: The development of cost-effective and eco-friendly conductive hydrogels with excellent mechanical properties, self-healing capabilities, and non-toxicity is of great significance in the field of biosensors.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yijun Zhou, Lisa Ho, Ayan Samanta, Philip Procter, Cecilia Persson
Summary: In this study, soft, non-setting biomaterials based on Hyalectin gels and different morphological parameters of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles were evaluated as potential augmentation materials for orthopaedic implant fixation. The results showed that constructs reinforced with irregularly shaped nano-HA particles and spherically shaped micro-HA particles had significantly higher pull-out force compared to the control group.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mehdi Jahandardoost, Donald Ricci, Abbas S. Milani, Mohsen Jahandardoost, Dana Grecov
Summary: Tubular flow diverters are important for treating cerebral aneurysms. A new design called VR-eCLIPs has been developed to cover the neck of challenging bifurcation aneurysms. A finite element model has been used to simulate the implantation processes of VR-eCLIPs and assess potential plastic deformation.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Marek Traczynski, Adam Patalas, Katarzyna Roslan, Marcin Suszynski, Rafa l Talar
Summary: This article evaluates the forces acting on intravenous needles during insertion into the skin and selects the most suitable model for future research. The experimental results show that needle size, insertion angle, and insertion speed have an influence on the measured force values.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chester Jar, Andrew Archibald, Monica Gibson, Lindsey Westover
Summary: This study evaluates the ASIST technique for assessing the stability of dental implants. The results show that the ASIST technique can reliably measure the interfacial stiffness of dental implants, which is not significantly influenced by different abutment types. This method may provide an improved non-invasive way to measure the stability of dental implants.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Ali Kamali, Kaveh Laksari
Summary: In this paper, a UNet-based neural network model (El-UNet) is developed to infer the spatial distributions of mechanical parameters. The El-UNet shows superior performance in terms of accuracy and computational cost compared to other neural network models. A self-adaptive spatial loss weighting approach is proposed, which achieves the most accurate reconstructions in equal computation times.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chunyan Yu, Yanju Lu, Jinhui Pang, Lu Li
Summary: In this study, a safe and effective hemostatic composite sponge was developed by combining chitosan and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC). The sponge exhibited excellent flexibility and rapid hemostatic ability in vitro. In vivo assessments showed that the sponge had the shortest clotting time and minimal blood loss.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zhongliang Yu, Lin Yu, Junjie Liu
Summary: The study proposes incorporating functionally graded tablets into nacreous composites to enhance both stiffness and damping properties. Analytical formulae and numerical experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of this design, surpassing existing homogeneous composites in performance.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Marc Graham, Sandra Klinge
Summary: This study investigates the macroscopic diffusion behavior of heterogeneous gels using a homogenization method in a finite element framework. Two materials, calcifying PDMA and PAAm, were studied, and the results show that the diffusivity of PDMA has a strong nonlinear dependence on the solute molecule radius.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Abdur-Rasheed Alao
Summary: This study aimed to find the optimal sandblasting parameters for roughening YTZP surfaces. Through experimental and statistical analysis, the best setting was found to be IA = 45 degrees, AP = 110 μm, ST = 20 s, and P = 400 kPa, which resulted in the maximum surface roughness, phase transformation, and shear bond strength.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
