Studies of two nanoscale systems with important engineering applications, Al-Si nanocomposites and Au nanoasperities, are investigated using molecular dynamics. The first system is studied in …
Over the past decade, nanotwinned metals have attracted considerable attention due to their exceptional mechanical properties, such as ultra-high strength, good tensile ductility, high fracture …
Length scale effects in plastic deformation, restrictions on plastic deformation, and realistic simulation of fracture behavior are critical for future engineering design and reliability. Plastic …
The automobile industry drives a great deal of research towards understanding the mechanical behavior of high-strength steels. Two important behaviors exhibited by these materials are …