The mechanics of detachment is analysed for 2D flat-bottomed planar pillars and 3D
cylindrical pillars from a dissimilar elastic substrate. Application of an axial stress to the free …

The effect of first non-singular stress term of elastic stress field near bi-material notches (I-
stress) on the fracture initiation angle is investigated. A modified maximum tangential stress …

The adhesion of micron-scale surfaces due to intermolecular interactions is a subject of
intense interest spanning electronics, biomechanics and the application of soft materials to …

The influence of the first non-singular stress term on the stress field near the bi-material
notches has been evaluated. An extensive study has been carried out on the higher order …

Joints of different materials have many applications in structural engineering and
microelectronics. In the present contribution the joint is modelled as a bi-material notch. The …

Inspired by the excellent adhesion performances of setae structure from organisms,
micro/nano-pillar array has become one of the paradigms for adhesive surfaces. The …

The study of bi-material notches becomes a topical problem as they can model efficiently
geometrical or material discontinuities. When assessing crack initiation conditions in the bi …

The study of bi-material notches is becoming a topical problem as they can model
geometrical or material discontinuities efficiently. Assessing the conditions for crack initiation …

In this work, the influence of polygonal cavity on fracture behaviour of cement composite
(concrete) is investigated. Specimens of the nominal dimensions 40× 40× 160 mm with …

The paper focuses on the geometrical proportions of cube-shaped quasi-brittle specimens
subjected to a wedge-splitting test (WST). The minimal/optimal initial crack/notch length for …