Publications by Christian Leinenbach

Small-Scale Physical Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Joints Using Additively Manufactured Reinforcement

This paper discusses quasi-static cyclic tests conducted on 1:30-scale physical models of RC exterior and knee beam-column joints, with additively manufactured [three-dimensional (3D)-printed] reinforcement cages. These models can be used for centrifuge mo ...

ASCE-AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS2025

Effect of Pre-straining, Activation Temperature and Thermomechanical Training on Recovery Behavior of Femnsi Based Sma

Christian Leinenbach

Iron-based shape memory alloys (Fe-SMAs) can be used for strengthening of existing concrete structures in civil and architectural engineering. This study investigates the recovery behavior of Fe-SMAs under varying pre-strain levels, activation temperatures ...

ELSEVIER2025

Cover Picture: Materials and Corrosion. 1/2025

Jean-Michel Sallese, Stefano Mischler, Christian Leinenbach, Anna Neus Igual Muñoz

Wiley2025

Solidification pathway induced microstructural differences in austenitic stainless steels produced by L-PBF

Roland Logé, Christian Leinenbach

Informa UK Limited2025

Effect of precipitates on martensite formation and shape memory effect of FeMnSi-based shape memory alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion

Christian Leinenbach, Irene Ferretto

The initial and evolving microstructure during the tensile test of two Fe-17Mn-5Si-10Cr-4Ni shape memory alloys, with and without V, C and fabricated by laser powder bed fusion are investigated and compared via electron backscattered diffraction, transmiss ...

ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA2025

Cyclic Behavior of Physical Models of Reinforced Concrete Columns Built with Additive Manufacturing

Christian Leinenbach

This paper presents quasistatic cyclic tests on 1 & ratio;30 scale physical models of reinforced concrete columns with additively manufactured (3D-printed) reinforcement cages. Such physical models are useful for centrifuge modeling of RC structures focusi ...

ASCE-AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS2025

Self-locking Fe-based shape memory couplers: Insights into SME and interface contact mechanics

Christian Leinenbach

Fe-based Shape memory alloys (Fe-SMAs) have been extensively utilized in a variety of innovative engineering applications. Notably, Fe-based shape memory couplers present an alternative to welded and machined mechanical joints, offering advantages such as ...

Elsevier BV2025

Thermomechanical Characterization and Performance Evaluation of an Fe-Based Shape Memory Alloy for Coupling Applications

Christian Leinenbach

This study investigates the thermomechanical behavior and performance of a Fe-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) for coupling applications. The alloy, composed of Fe–17Mn–5Si–10Cr–4Ni–1(V,C) (wt.%), was manufactured via induction melting followed by hot rol ...

2025

Alloy design for 3D-printed shape memory alloys

Christian Leinenbach

The integration of 3D printing technologies into the production of shape memory alloys (SMAs) has opened new windows in engineering and enabled the manufacture of complex, customized components with unprecedented geometrical complexity and precision. This ...

Elsevier2025

Phase formation and texture evolution in 316L-CuCrZr multi-material structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion

Johann Michler, Christian Leinenbach

Steel-copper multi-material structures produced via Additive Manufacturing pose challenges in laser co-processing and microstructural control. This work employs neutron imaging, Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (E ...

2025