Jiahao Wang , Junwon Seo , Daniel Diaz, Anthony Rollett
{"title":"Balancing surface quality and printing cost of Haynes 282 alloy in laser powder bed fusion using MASSIF simulation","authors":"Jiahao Wang , Junwon Seo , Daniel Diaz, Anthony Rollett","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104493","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104493","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The surface quality of parts has always been one of the key factors in additive manufacturing, and there have been numerous studies exploring how printing parameters influence the surface quality of products. However, what is often overlooked is that printing parameters also affect the cost of an additively manufactured part, mainly due to the time required to complete a build. Surface roughness is known to limit fatigue life because the associated stress concentration points promote crack initiation, thus there is a need to investigate how to balance surface quality against printing cost. Here, we report on the use of a spectral micromechanics model, Micromechanical Analysis of Stress-Strain Inhomogeneities with Fourier Transforms (MASSIF), to assess the impact on stress concentrations of surface quality of Haynes 282 alloy printed using varying contour parameters in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). This workflow used laboratory-scale CT images as input, for which we developed a segmentation model based on the U-net architecture to mitigate the beam-hardening effect. By incorporating the axis of print time/cost into this study, in terms of stress mitigation, we found that a single contour scan can be as effective as the LPBF manufacturer’s recommended double contour scan. Our simulation results indicate that surface quality and printing cost are closely related to contour parameters, and optimizing contour parameters helps achieve a balance between printing cost and surface roughness. This study introduces an innovative approach that combines qualitative and quantitative analyses, offering valuable insights for optimizing additive manufacturing processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104493"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144907122","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":"Multiscale crystal plasticity modeling of deformation in an austenitic stainless steel","authors":"Anirban Patra , Carlos N. Tomé","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104490","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104490","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work presents a multiscale crystal plasticity framework for modeling the deformation of 317L austenitic stainless steel at two different spatial scales: full field and mean field. Within full field, crystal plasticity finite element simulations are performed using a dislocation-density-based constitutive model in the <span><math><mi>ρ</mi></math></span>-CP framework. The same constitutive model and parameters are then used in the mean field VPSC framework, along with additional consideration for the distribution of intragranular stresses, to predict the tensile deformation of a mildly textured polycrystalline aggregate. The VPSC model is validated by predicting the response under plane strain compression and comparison with the <span><math><mi>ρ</mi></math></span>-CP counterparts. Both models are used to predict the internal lattice strains and compared with available experimental neutron diffraction data. The <span><math><mi>ρ</mi></math></span>-CP model is also used to predict the distribution of the internal strains, which compare qualitatively with the experimental measurements. Based on the statistical analysis of the data from the <span><math><mi>ρ</mi></math></span>-CP simulation, a physical basis is provided for the parameter representing the distribution of intragranular stresses in the VPSC model. Overall, this work demonstrates the application of the multiscale crystal plasticity framework for predicting the deformation and microstructure evolution (dislocation densities and residual strains) at different spatial scales (intergranular and intragranular). Depending on the application of interest, full field simulations may be performed to predict the spatially resolved microstructure evolution characteristics, while computationally efficient mean field simulations may be performed to predict the aggregate behavior using identical constitutive models and parameters.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104490"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144780158","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":"Localized modulated strain waves in an acoustic metamaterial","authors":"A.V. Porubov","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104484","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104484","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Generation of nonlinear localized modulated strain waves from an initial truncated harmonic input is studied. The continuum model of the mass-in-mass metamaterial is employed when the dispersion higher-order term is taken into account. The nonlinearity is caused by a nonlinear stiffness of the springs connecting masses of the main chain in the original lattice model. It is shown that analytical modulated localized wave solution of the equations of motion can be obtained using asymptotic reduction to the nonlinear Schrödinger equation for the strain and using its known bright solitary wave solution. Numerical simulations of the coupled equations of motion reveal generation of modulated localized wave of permanent shape similar to the analytical solution of the reduced equation. Also it is obtained generation of two hump modulated wave and two modulated waves by varying the value of the stiffness of the spring of the attached mass of the metamaterial model.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104484"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144756916","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}
Danyang Li , Gaimei Zhang , Min Wu , Lehao Lin , Hui Liu , Jiazi Shi , Jiandong Lu , Dongdong Wang , Yonggang Yang , Kang Du
{"title":"Buffering performance of 3D-printed TPU-based packaging: Experimental and numerical analysis","authors":"Danyang Li , Gaimei Zhang , Min Wu , Lehao Lin , Hui Liu , Jiazi Shi , Jiandong Lu , Dongdong Wang , Yonggang Yang , Kang Du","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104492","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104492","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To advance the application of 3D printing in sustainable cushioning packaging, this study investigates the energy absorption characteristics of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials with varying cellular structures and infill densities. Grid and cubic honeycomb structures were designed using TPU83A and TPU95A materials, fabricated via fused deposition modeling (FDM), and subjected to static compression tests to derive stress-strain relationships and buffer coefficients. Finite element simulations in ABAQUS further analyzed static and dynamic mechanical behaviors. Experimental results revealed that the 40 % filled TPU95A grid structure has the largest elastic modulus and the highest compressive strength (1.256 MPa), while the TPU83A grid structure with 20 % infill exhibits the best cushioning performance due to better material flexibility and lower infill density (the minimum buffer coefficient is 2.15 at 44 % strain). Dynamic impact simulations indicated that the TPU83A grid structure with 30 % infill achieved superior resilience and compressive strength under transient loading. These findings highlight the critical role of material hardness, infill density, and structural geometry in balancing compressive resistance and energy absorption. The study validates the feasibility of 3D-printed TPU structures for customizable cushioning packaging, providing data-driven insights for optimizing lightweight and eco-friendly protective solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104492"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144749361","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":"Size-dependent snap buckling behavior of functionally graded sinusoidal shallow nano-arches supported by elastic horizontal springs using the stress-driven nonlocal approach","authors":"Ayfer Tekin Atacan , R. Faruk Yükseler","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104487","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104487","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the nonlocal nonlinear snap-through instability of functionally graded (FG) sinusoidal shallow nano-arches with horizontal spring supports under sinusoidal vertical loading. To capture size-dependent behavior, the stress-driven nonlocal elasticity theory is employed, as it addresses the inconsistencies associated with the strain-driven nonlocal model. The geometric nonlinearity is incorporated via the von Kármán strain theory within the framework of the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. The principle of virtual work is used to derive the equilibrium equations and the boundary conditions for the spring supports. The resulting governing differential equations are transformed into algebraic equations via the generalized differential quadrature method. Nonlinear equilibrium paths are traced by surpassing the limit points using the displacement-controlled Newton-Raphson method. The snap-through buckling load, corresponding central deflection, the intensity of the snap-through buckling, and the horizontal support reactions are determined numerically. The results reveal that the nonlinear response of the elastically supported FG sinusoidal shallow nano-arches is significantly influenced by the combined effects of the nonlocal parameter, support stiffness, modular ratio, power-law index, and modified slenderness. Each parameter exhibits distinct effects in the local and nonlocal regimes, emphasizing the importance of accounting for their interaction in the design of nano-structural systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104487"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144878296","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":"Deep learning for constructing ordinary differential equations in Hamiltonian formulation of multibody systems","authors":"Shuonan Dong, Ryo Kuzuno, Kanjuro Makihara, Keisuke Otsuka","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104485","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104485","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Differential algebraic equations (DAEs) and ordinary differential equations (ODEs) are widely used for multibody dynamic analysis. DAEs offer advantages such as systematic formulation and direct expression of constraint forces, while ODEs excel in superior computational efficiency and compatibility with control or estimation models. Methods such as the coordinate partitioning method have been developed to derive ODEs by constructing an explicit mapping of independent variables. However, such a transformation is not always easily available, for instance, when introducing nonlinear constraint conditions or analyzing closed-looped mechanisms. Therefore, data-driven methods have garnered significant attention in recent years. Focusing on the Hamiltonian formulation for the advantages such as numerical stability and systematic handling of systems with varying masses, this study proposes using long short-term memory, a deep learning method, to predict Lagrange multipliers and construct ODEs. Two numerical simulations are used to evaluate the accuracy of the proposed approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104485"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144722337","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":"Multipole distributions and hyper-fluxes","authors":"Vladimir Gol’dshtein , Reuven Segev","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104482","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104482","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We outline here a simple mathematical introduction to the notions of multipoles for a general extensive property <span><math><mi>Π</mi></math></span> from the point of view of continuum mechanics. Classically, <span><math><mi>Π</mi></math></span> is the electric charge, but the theory is not limited to electrostatics. The proposed framework allows a simple computation of the bound “charges” and bound multipoles of lower orders. In addition, if the property <span><math><mi>Π</mi></math></span> has a potential function, a general expression for the mechanical force (power) functional acting on bodies containing the property is presented. Finally, using a similar viewpoint, we consider hyper-fluxes—flux fields of tensorial order greater than one—and show that moving multipoles (in particular, a moving dielectric) give rise to hyper-fluxes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104482"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144712971","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":"Computational analysis of region-specific bone remodeling in the human femur via strain energy decomposition","authors":"R. Allena","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104481","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104481","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper proposes a finite element model of bone remodeling that is applied to a two-dimensional human femur. Based on previous works, the model distinguishes between hydrostatic and deviatoric strain energy components in order to mimic their respective contributions to the remodeling stimulus. Three physiologically relevant loading conditions — muscular loading, bending-torsion, and twisting — were investigated to determine how localized mechanical stimuli affect the evolution of bone mass density, bulk modulus, and shear modulus. Our results indicate that remodeling responses are very region-specific and depend on both the manner and intensity of mechanical loading. Under muscular force, energy concentrations and remodeling activity were restricted to the femoral neck and mid-diaphysis. Torsional loads created larger deviatoric energy fields, particularly in the femoral shaft and neck, resulting in increased shear modulus. The model’s sensitivity to strain mode was validated by comparison with prior simulations on circular and square geometries, while additional asymmetries due to realistic bone structure were revealed. These findings give mechanistic insight into functional adaptability as well as a computational underpinning for patient-specific fracture risk assessments and treatment planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104481"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670662","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":"Mechanical buckling analysis of porous circular plates with radially graded porosity using first-order shear deformation theory","authors":"M.J. Khoshgoftar, P. Akbari","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104483","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104483","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Porous structures, known for their lightweight nature and tailorable mechanical properties, play a pivotal role in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications. Among these, circular plates with spatially varying porosity are particularly susceptible to buckling under compressive loading. This study examines the mechanical buckling behavior of functionally graded porous circular plates with radially varying porosity subjected to a uniformly distributed radial load. Two boundary conditions—simply supported and clamped edges—are considered. The governing equations are derived using first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) to incorporate transverse shear effects and are solved analytically using a semi-exact Fourier–Bessel series expansion method, which offers a computationally efficient and accurate alternative to numerical approaches. The proposed formulation is validated through finite element simulations and benchmark results from the literature. The results highlight the distinct influence of radial porosity variation on structural stability, revealing that the critical buckling load is highly sensitive to the porosity distribution, plate geometry, and boundary conditions. Plates with reduced porosity toward the outer edge exhibit significantly enhanced buckling resistance, while clamped boundaries increase the critical load by 35–50 % over simply supported cases. The proposed method offers a practical and reliable framework for analyzing radially graded porous plates and provides a foundation for future studies involving coupled mechanical, thermal, or dynamic effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104483"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144704743","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":"The influence of plasticity on cavity expansion in lithium-ion battery electrodes","authors":"Riccardo De Pascalis","doi":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104474","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechrescom.2025.104474","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We examine the expansion of a small cavity within a spherical electrode of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) during the galvanostatic charging process. Nonlinear theories are applied to account for the large deformations typical of silicon-based electrodes. Our analysis focuses on how plasticity influences the evolution of the cavity’s radius by associating an elastic potential with the particle and considering a chemical potential that may depend on stress or be independent of it. We find that when plasticity is taken into account, the behaviour of a small hole undergoes complex changes. The mathematical problem at hand involves coupled nonlinear partial differential equations, which we solve numerically. We assume elastic incompressibility, enabling a simple numerical scheme that can be implemented in any programming language without relying on commercial finite element software typically used in this context.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49846,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics Research Communications","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104474"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144739320","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}