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Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
J. S. Langer
Summary: This paper attempts to construct a first-principles theory of the fracture toughness of crystalline solids based on the thermodynamic dislocation theory. The analysis results show that the theory's predictions quantitatively agree with experimental data, including both brittle and ductile fracture under various conditions.
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Richard M. Christensen
Summary: The transition from ductile to brittle behavior is determined to occur at specific values of certain material properties, with a strong relationship found with the elements of the Periodic Table, particularly iron. These findings extend beyond elemental materials and have significant implications for understanding the elastic and failure properties of materials. These developments build upon previous empirical observations from Pugh [7] and provide a broader insight into material behavior.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Zongze Li, Yanfei Kang, Jinyang Fan, Marion Fourmeau, Deyi Jiang, Daniel Nelias
Summary: Salt rock, a widely distributed sedimentary rock in the crust, has been extensively used for subsurface energy storage and waste disposal due to its low permeability, rheological behavior, and self-healing characteristics. The stability of the salt cavern surrounding rock is critical to the function of a compressed air energy storage (CAES) plant.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Zheng, Hao Su, Guoxiong Mei, Wei Wang, Hong Liu, Qiang Zhang, Yujie Wang
Summary: This study conducted a series of true triaxial tests to investigate the effects of sigma(2) and sigma(3) on the characteristic strength, post-peak deformation, and brittle-ductile behavior of rock. Based on the test results, a three-dimensional elastoplastic damage constitutive model was developed to describe the plastic hardening and damage softening of rock. The model was numerically implemented and validated through numerical simulation experiments. The study also predicted the brittle-ductile transition of marble under untested true triaxial stress levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DAMAGE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Claudia Sanchez, Mie Ichihara, Osamu Kuwano
Summary: To study brittle and ductile fracturing of magma, bubble expansion and fracturing were investigated in a Maxwell-type viscoelastic fluid and a Bingham-type yield-strength fluid. Both fluids were found to be elastic, but showed different viscous behavior. In the Maxwell fluid, bubbles expanded viscously at low flux, fractured in a brittle manner at high flux, and behaved transitionally at intermediate flux. No fracturing was observed in the Bingham fluid. This suggests that the G ' > G '' condition alone is not sufficient to infer brittle fracturing.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shunke Zhang, Ning Tian, Jianghua Li, Guanghua Yang, Wenkun Yang, Guangyan Wang, Zhanqi Liu, Yongxiang Li
Summary: The high temperature performance and microstructure of a forged TiAl-Nb alloy were investigated. The alloy exhibited a brittle-ductile transition temperature between 800°C and 820°C. It had high strength in the brittle stage and the main deformation mechanisms were dislocation movement and dynamic recovery. In the ductile stage, the alloy showed good deformation ability with continuous dynamic recrystallization as the main deformation mechanism, resulting in the destruction of the lamellar structure.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinhui Wang, Zhiqiang Liang, Wenxiang Zhao, Xibin Wang, Hao Wang
Summary: This work investigates the anisotropic cutting mechanisms on the surface quality of sapphire in ultra-precision machining. The results show that the ductile-to-brittle transition (DBT) depth is influenced by the machining direction. The evaluation of DBT depths, subsurface damage, and cutting forces is essential for optimizing the precision machining of sapphire.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Heng Zhang, Wei-Zhong Han
Summary: In this study, small-punch testing was conducted to explore the mechanism of brittle-to-ductile transition in as-rolled tungsten. Temperature and orientation dependent slip activities were found to be decisive factors controlling the transition.
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Engineering, Environmental
Zhi Zheng, Hao Su, Guoxiong Mei, Yajun Cao, Wei Wang, Guangliang Feng, Quan Jiang
Summary: This paper investigates the stress-induced brittle-ductile behavior of deeply buried rock, focusing on prismatic marble. Triaxial compression tests were conducted under different confining pressures to analyze the strength, deformation, and brittle-ductile characteristics of the marble. A method to control the brittle-ductile behavior by adjusting the key parameters (beta and B-d) affecting the pre-peak hardening rate and post-peak damage rate was proposed. The relationship between the key parameters and confining pressure was established. An elastoplastic damage constitutive relation was developed and numerically simulated. The proposed model accurately captured the stress-induced brittle-ductile behavior of deeply buried rock.
BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Qi Yan, Tingyu Xu, Wenwen Zhang, Changzhu Lv, Hang Guo, Fucheng Tian, Wei Chen, Liangbin Li
Summary: This study investigates the effect of molecular alignment on the mechanical response of glassy polymers by comparing two different pre-stretching methods of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). It was found that the width-Constrained Melt pre-Stretched (CMS) samples exhibited higher ductility in both the stretching direction and transverse direction due to more chain stretching and aligned chain density. Conversely, the width-Free Melt pre-Stretched (FMS) samples tended to experience more crazing during further deformation, resulting in weaker ductility.
Review
Mechanics
Richard M. Christensen
Summary: The formalism of isotropic elasticity theory can benefit from a review and re-examination of its structure, leading to a realignment of the basic moduli type properties. Understanding ductile versus brittle failure behaviors becomes more accessible with this approach. The ductile/brittle transition in uni-axial tension can be specified in terms of the two elastic moduli 2 mu and k. The implications of these findings are discussed in the context of general failure theory.
APPLIED MECHANICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhi Zheng, Hong Zheng, Jun Zhao, Zaobao Liu, Guangliang Feng, Shili Qiu
Summary: In order to quantitatively evaluate the influence of high true three-dimensional stresses on the ductile-brittle behaviours of rock in deep underground engineering, a series of true triaxial compression tests were conducted on marble and four types of granite. The results showed that increasing sigma(2) or decreasing sigma(3) resulted in an increase in rock brittleness, with a decreasing rate and eventual stabilization. The research also indicated that high true triaxial stress had a significant impact on rock brittleness and must be considered in evaluating brittle failure in deep surrounding rock under high-stress conditions.
GEOMECHANICS AND GEOPHYSICS FOR GEO-ENERGY AND GEO-RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Melodie E. French, Wenlu Zhu, Xiaohui Xiao, Brian Evans, David J. Prior
Summary: This study reports the strength and deformation behavior of Solnhofen limestone during its transition from brittle to ductile. The results show that the combined effects of water and temperature have complex influences on the deformation and strength of the limestone. At elevated temperatures, water-saturated limestone exhibits weakening in both the brittle and ductile fields. Moreover, the concurrent effects of pore water and temperature significantly reduce the pressure of the brittle to ductile transition. These findings are important for understanding the behavior of limestone in geological processes.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Geng, Wan-Jing Wang, Qiang Li, Chun-Yi Xie, Ji-Chao Wang, Hai-Shan Zhou, Guang-Nan Luo
Summary: This study investigated the controlling factors of ductile-brittle transition temperature (DBTT) in tungsten materials after rolling. The results showed that the controlling factors of DBTT were different in different rolling directions. Dislocation activity was found to be the main controlling factor for samples parallel to the rolling direction, while the change in DBTT was strongly correlated with the fracture mode for samples perpendicular to the rolling direction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bolin Yang, Bo Song, Cun Zhang, Shaohua Chen
Summary: This study systematically investigates the tensile mechanical properties of a one-dimensional carbon nanomaterial and reveals a brittle-ductile transition at different temperatures. The results show that the microstructures play a crucial role in the plastic behavior of the material, and the introduction of interlayer bonds can improve its ductility.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Mohammadreza Koopialipoor, Bhatawdekar Ramesh Murlidhar, Ahmadreza Hedayat, Danial Jahed Armaghani, Behrouz Gordan, Edy Tonnizam Mohamad
ENGINEERING WITH COMPUTERS
(2020)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Zoheir Khademian, Eunhye Kim, Masami Nakagawa
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-PLANETS
(2019)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Edy Tonnizam Mohamad, Mohammadreza Koopialipoor, Bhatawdekar Ramesh Murlidhar, Alireza Rashiddel, Ahmadreza Hedayat, Danial Jahed Armaghani
Article
Engineering, Geological
Varun Maruvanchery, Eunhye Kim
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Deepanshu Shirole, Gabriel Walton, Ahmadreza Hedayat
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND MINING SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Deepanshu Shirole, Ahmadreza Hedayat, Ehsan Ghazanfari, Gabriel Walton
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amir Mahdiyar, Danial Jahed Armaghani, Mohammadreza Koopialipoor, Ahmadreza Hedayat, Arham Abdullah, Khairulzan Yahya
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
M. A. Pirzada, H. Roshan, H. Sun, J. Oh, M. S. Andersen, A. Hedayat, M. Bahaaddini
JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Mechanics
Nan Zhang, Ahmadreza Hedayat, Shaoyang Han, Shuqi Ma, Hector Gelber Bolanos Sosa, Roberto Pedro Huamani Bernal, Nestor Tupa, Isaac Yanqui Morales, Reynaldo Sabino Canahua Loza
Summary: This study aimed to improve the mechanical and fracture properties of mine tailings-based geopolymer by using class F fly ash (FA) as an amorphous supplements source. The results showed that the addition of FA had an influence on the fracture behavior of the geopolymer, and this influence was related to the microscopic characteristics of the material.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yibran Perera-Mercado, Ahmadreza Hedayat, Lori Tunstall, Cara Clements, Julia Hylton, Linda Figueroa, Nan Zhang, Hector Gelber Bolanos Sosa, Nestor Tupa, Isaac Yanqui Morales, Reynaldo Sabino Canahua Loza
Summary: Beneficiation of industrial wastes, such as mine tailings (MTs), through development of alternative eco-friendly geopolymer binders for construction composites offers a twofold environmental benefit, as it reduces the demand for cement and it increases the sustainability of industrial processes by creating a value-added product from an industrial byproduct. The study found that the combination of Class C Fly Ash (FAc) with low-reactive gold MTs improved the physicochemical stability of the geopolymerized samples, resulting in a significant increase in compressive strength. The presence of FAc also improved the reactivity of the MTs, increasing the geopolymer production.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Ahmadreza Hedayat, Pierpaolo Oreste, Giovanni Spagnoli
Summary: The properties of rock mass are influenced by excavation techniques and changes in stress levels caused by rock excavation. The impact of blasting is significant near tunnel periphery due to wave energy and stress redistribution, but damage severity decreases with radial distance. It is important to consider the damaged zone when analyzing stresses and deformations around a tunnel.
GEOMECHANICS AND GEOENGINEERING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Sana Zafar, Ahmadreza Hedayat, Omid Moradian
GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND SPECIAL TOPICS (GEO-CONGRESS 2020)
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Construction & Building Technology
Ketan Arora, Marte Gutierrez, Ahmadreza Hedayat
ENGINEERING, MONITORING, AND MANAGEMENT OF GEOTECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (GEO-CONGRESS 2020 )
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Amin Gheibi, Lucy Davis, Ahmadreza Hedayat
MODELING, GEOMATERIALS, AND SITE CHARACTERIZATION (GEO-CONGRESS 2020)
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Pierpaolo Oreste, Giovanni Spagnoli, Cesar Alejandro Luna Ramos, Ahmadreza Hedayat
GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2019)