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A novel numerical approach to analyze the mechanical behavior within composite materials including the inelastic regime up to final failure is presented. Therefore, a second-gradient theory is combined with phase-field methods to fracture.…
Hydrogen embrittlement of uranium, which arises due to the formation of a structurally weak pyrophoric hydride, poses a major safety risk in material applications. Previous experiments have shown that hydriding begins on top or near the…
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