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Explores shock-induced amorphization in ultrahard ceramics, investigating the anomalous deformation of boron carbide and comparing Hugoniot curves with experimental data.
Explores the deformation and rupture behavior of composite materials, emphasizing continuous fiber composites and the role of the fiber-matrix interface.
Explores stress-strain curves, material properties, and failure criteria in materials, emphasizing the importance of ductile materials' plastic domain.
Explores failure mechanisms in MEMS, covering design, manufacturing, and in-use failures, emphasizing reliability considerations and mitigation strategies for mechanical shock and vibration resistance.
Explores machinability, tool wear mechanisms, tool selection based on material properties, and the use of coated tools and advanced materials in cutting technology.
