Anthony D. Rosato PhD , Aminur Rahman PhD (Senior Scientist) , Emeritus John Tavantzis PhD
{"title":"Denis Louis Blackmore (20 July 1943 – 24 April 2022)","authors":"Anthony D. Rosato PhD , Aminur Rahman PhD (Senior Scientist) , Emeritus John Tavantzis PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104379","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104379","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"144 ","pages":"Article 104379"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143577478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhenghao Yang , Konstantin Naumenko , Guozhao Dai , Nan-You Lu
{"title":"Series solutions to elastic opening of double cantilever beam for several traction–separation laws","authors":"Zhenghao Yang , Konstantin Naumenko , Guozhao Dai , Nan-You Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104391","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104391","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of this paper is to develop semi-analytical solutions for double cantilever beam (DCB) problems using eigenfunction series expansions. This approach provides explicit expressions for deflection as a function of the axial coordinate for various traction–separation laws (TSL) and different external loading conditions. For a given cohesive zone length, the solutions are presented in a closed analytical form. Once the deflection function is derived, the length of the interaction zone is related to TSL parameters, bending stiffness, and applied loads through transcendental equations, which are solved numerically. To validate the accuracy of the derived expressions, results are compared with numerical solutions obtained via finite element analysis. The good agreement observed between the analytical and numerical solutions confirms the robustness of the proposed method and its ability to accurately capture both global (deflection) and local (cohesive traction distribution) behavior. Compared to general solutions for semi-infinite beams found in the literature, eigenfunction series offer greater flexibility, accommodating a wider range of boundary conditions and loading types.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"145 ","pages":"Article 104391"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental and analytical investigation on the shear performance of double-lap adhesive joints with multi-layered adherends","authors":"Francesco Marchione","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104400","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104400","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present study, shear tests were carried out on double-lap adhesive joints between glass and PVC adherends to investigate their mechanical behaviour and to verify the effectiveness of steel reinforcement – with different thicknesses – for the inner PVC adherend. In particular, two different commercially available structural epoxy adhesives as well as glass and PVC adherends were used in the bonded joints. The first part of the study illustrates the analytical model used to calculate the stress distribution in the adhesives and bonded joints. The second part analyses the mechanical properties of the materials used, which were tested experimentally. The third part illustrates the results obtained on double-lap joints in classical and reinforced configurations. The results show that it is possible to improve the mechanical behaviour of the joint in terms of strength and stiffness. It is shown both experimentally and analytically that the use of thicker steel reinforcements does not lead to further significant improvements. The best mechanical performance is achieved in each configuration by the first epoxy adhesive. As far as the failure modes are concerned, while in the unreinforced configurations one observes the failure of the loaded adherend (“Stock-Break” Failure), in the reinforced joints only “Glass Failure” mode are observed, which is due to the different transfer of stresses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"145 ","pages":"Article 104400"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C.W. Zhu , W. Kaddouri , T. Kanit , Q. Jiang , S. Ounaies
{"title":"Effect of auxetic behavior on effective properties of composite materials","authors":"C.W. Zhu , W. Kaddouri , T. Kanit , Q. Jiang , S. Ounaies","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104389","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104389","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this paper, a two–phase composite material consisting of negative Poisson's ratio elastic material is considered. The effective elastic properties (bulk modulus, shear modulus and Poisson's ratio) of two–dimensional heterogeneous materials are estimated by the finite element numerical homogenization technique. To this end, three constructs were used to investigate the effect of auxetic behavior on effective properties. The matrix of the first structure has auxetic behavior, Negative Poisson's Ratio NPR, the circular inclusions are elastic with Positive Poisson's Ratio PPR. The inclusions of another structure are circular auxetic material, the matrix is elastic material. The last case is that both matrix and inclusions possess auxetic property. And taking into account five different volume fractions from each case. The concept of Representative Volume Element RVE is introduced, in which the homogenization numerical simulation based on finite element is carried out. The effectiveness of numerical calculation is verified by applying two boundary, periodic boundary conditions and kinematic uniform boundary conditions. We demonstrate that by mixing auxetic and non–auxetic phases into composites, it is possible to preserve some of the unique properties of auxetic materials while enhancing the unique properties of traditional single–phase materials. The strengthening effect is controlled by Poisson's ratio of each phase, elastic modulus, and shape of inclusions. Studying the strengthening effect of composite auxetic materials can provide a reference for designing composite materials with new properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"145 ","pages":"Article 104389"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143508289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determining the spectrum of frequencies and vibrations rectangular plates, hinged at the edge in different medium.","authors":"K.B. Sabitov, A.G. Khakimov","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104387","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104387","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The spectrum of frequencies and shapes of bending vibrations of a rectangular plates in contact with a liquid or gas is determined. A derivation of the expression for the distributed transverse load on a plate hinged along the contour is given. The surfaces of the plate are in contact with media of different densities and pressures. The medium can be compressible during surface deformation and incompressible. The influence on bending of the interaction of average pressure and curvature change of the middle surface, as well as the added mass of the gaseous medium, is determined.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"145 ","pages":"Article 104387"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143508290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal design of reinforced concrete structures in reinforcement corrosive wear conditions","authors":"M.M. Fridman , I. Elishakoff , Y. Ribakov","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104388","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104388","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present study is focused on optimal design of bending reinforced concrete elements and structures working in aggressive environments. A peculiarity of this research is checking the possibility of direct application of Dolinsky's corrosion model to the reinforcement which is considered as a round section rod loaded by axial tensile force. The model considers the influence of the stress state in the rod on the corrosion kinetics. The objective function is the initial cost of a unit length of a reinforced concrete element, consisting of the reinforcement and concrete costs. The initial dimensions of the reinforced concrete element rectangular section, as well as the number of reinforcement bars, are optimized. Taking into account corrosion, using the Dolinsky model, applied directly to reinforcement, allows assessing the dynamics in the corrosion process during a given period of the structure operation, as well as predicting an increase in its initial cost.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"145 ","pages":"Article 104388"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143479997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Excitation method of guided wave modes in turnout rails with variable cross-section by applied surface tractions","authors":"Zhongyi Zhang , Fengzhuang Tong , Haoxiang Gao , Shuaijie Miao , Chengyang Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104385","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104385","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultrasonic-guided waves have become a widely used technique for rapid and long-distance detection of rails due to their long propagation length and wide detection range. The single-guided wave mode shows remarkable signal processing and damage identification prospects. This study proposes a novel excitation method for a unitary guided wave mode in rails with a variable cross-section using semi-analytical finite element and normal mode expansion. This method proposes the optimum location for exciting guided wave mode. Furthermore, the excitation method is verified using finite element simulation, demonstrating its capability to excite a unitary guided wave mode. In summary, the proposed method guides the excitation strategy of a unitary guided wave mode during damage detection and holds the potential for non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"144 ","pages":"Article 104385"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143378419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Igor V. Andrianov , Vladyslav V. Danishevskyy , Julius Kaplunov
{"title":"Low-frequency vibrations of a high-contrast orthotropic lattice","authors":"Igor V. Andrianov , Vladyslav V. Danishevskyy , Julius Kaplunov","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104386","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104386","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study of long-wave propagation in lattices or in composite and layered structures is usually carried out using a single small parameter characterising the ratio of the wavelength to some characteristic size. Ratios of rigidity or density parameters are assumed to be of the order of unity. In reality, this is a multi-parameter problem, and the play of parameters often makes it possible to single out non-trivial limit systems. In particular, for high-contrast composite and layered structures, low-frequency regime, in which stiffer components do not prevent wave propagation across the thickness of weaker ones, has been revealed, in addition to the more traditional global low-frequency regime. This paper is devoted to the investigation of the existence of such regimes for a high-contrast plane orthotropic lattice. The ratios of masses and stiffness's of springs are analysed, under which the existence of in-phase and anti-phase modes of vibrations in the same frequency range is possible.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"144 ","pages":"Article 104386"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Serge N. Gavrilov , Anton M. Krivtsov , Ekaterina V. Shishkina
{"title":"Energy transport in a free Euler–Bernoulli beam in terms of Schrödinger’s wave function","authors":"Serge N. Gavrilov , Anton M. Krivtsov , Ekaterina V. Shishkina","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Schrödinger equation is not frequently used in the framework of the classical mechanics, though historically this equation was derived as a simplified equation, which is equivalent to the classical Germain-Lagrange dynamic plate equation. The question concerning the exact meaning of this equivalence is still discussed in the modern literature. In this note, we consider the one-dimensional case, where the Germain-Lagrange equation reduces to the Euler–Bernoulli equation, which is used in the classical theory of a beam. We establish a one-to-one correspondence between the set of all solutions (i.e., wave functions <span><math><mi>ψ</mi></math></span>) of the 1D time-dependent Schrödinger equation for a free particle with arbitrary complex initial values and the set of ordered pairs of quantities (the linear strain measure and the particle velocity), which characterize solutions <span><math><mi>u</mi></math></span> of the beam equation with arbitrary real initial values. Thus, the dynamics of a free infinite Euler–Bernoulli beam can be described by the Schrödinger equation for a free particle and vice versa. Finally, we show that for two corresponding solutions <span><math><mi>u</mi></math></span> and <span><math><mi>ψ</mi></math></span> the mechanical energy density calculated for <span><math><mi>u</mi></math></span> propagates in the beam exactly in the same way as the probability density calculated for <span><math><mi>ψ</mi></math></span>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"144 ","pages":"Article 104382"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143336590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}