Hypersonic vehicles must withstand extreme conditions during flights that exceed five times
the speed of sound. These systems have the potential to facilitate rapid access to space …

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 …

Covalently bonded ceramics exhibit preeminent properties—including hardness, strength,
chemical inertness, and resistance against heat and corrosion—yet their wider application is …

Carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide matrix composites (C/SiC) have emerged as key
materials for thermal protection systems owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio, high …

In this paper, we systematically proposed the strategy of tailoring strain delocalization to
evade long-standing strength-ductility trade-off dilemma. The scientific contribution is to …

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Abstract Carbon/carbon (C/C) composites are considered as one of the most promising
materials in structural applications owing to their excellent mechanical properties at high …

This paper identifies gaps in the present state of knowledge and describes emerging
research directions for ultra-high temperature ceramics. Borides, carbides, and nitrides of …

In situ tensile tests were performed on additively manufactured austenitic stainless steel to
track damage evolution within the material. For these experiments Synchrotron Radiation …

It has been said that 'God invented plasticity, but the Devil invented fracture!'Both
mechanisms represent the two prime modes of structural failure, respectively, plastic …