X-ray computed tomography (CT) can reveal the internal details of objects in three
dimensions non-destructively. In this Primer, we outline the basic principles of CT and …

X-ray computer tomography (CT) is fast becoming an accepted tool within the materials
science community for the acquisition of 3D images. Here the authors review the current …

The fatigue life of a component can be expressed as the sum of two segments of life:(a) the
number of loading cycles required to initiate a crack and (b) the number of cycles it takes that …

The initiation and propagation of short cracks are critical to the detailed understanding of the
failure mechanisms of engineering materials and structures. Therefore, for a safety critical …

In this interpretive review, fatigue in metallic systems is considered primarily from the
perspective of interactions between the microstructure, the deformation mode and the …

The propagation of small cracks contributes to the majority of the fatigue lifetime for structural
components. Despite significant interest, criteria for the growth of small cracks, in terms of …

A new multi-phase-field method is developed for modeling the fracture of polycrystals at the
microstructural level. Inter and transgranular cracking, as well as anisotropic effects of both …

Porosity in additively manufactured metals can reduce material strength and is generally
undesirable. Although studies have shown relationships between process parameters and …

The impact of mechanical fatigue on load-bearing metallic components and structures is
highly significant, encompassing economy, environment and safety aspects. For nearly 200 …

Recent advances in the processing technology are permitting the manufacture of novel
metallic materials with superior fatigue properties via microstructure tailoring. In the light of …