Yashan Zhang, Bojing Guo, Junjie Li, Zhijun Wang, Feng He, Lei Wang, Jincheng Wang, Xin Lin
{"title":"Solidification cracking suppression in additively manufactured Hastelloy-X via carbon control","authors":"Yashan Zhang, Bojing Guo, Junjie Li, Zhijun Wang, Feng He, Lei Wang, Jincheng Wang, Xin Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110163","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110163","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lowering carbon content (<em>c</em><sub>0</sub>) of powders below the ASTM minimum of 0.05 wt.% is a common approach to producing crack-free additively manufactured Hastelloy-X (HX) alloys by narrowing the solidification range. However, this would compromise the alloys’ mechanical properties. Interestingly, HX alloys with <em>c</em><sub>0</sub> above 0.09 wt.% remain crack-free. This suggests a Λ-shaped relationship between <em>c</em><sub>0</sub> and solidification cracking sensitivity (SCS), and reveals that the carbon's effect on SCS extends beyond merely altering the solidification range. Using a combined phase field and Rappaz-Drezet-Gremaud model, we showed that SCS decreases with increasing <em>c</em><sub>0</sub> in attractive grain boundaries, while it exhibits a Λ-shaped in repulsive grain boundaries, peaking at <em>c</em><sub>0</sub> around 0.085 wt.%. This behavior originates from the competitive interaction between the secondary dendrite spacing (λ<sub>2</sub>) and the carbon concentration in liquid (<em>c</em><sub>l,C</sub>) on SCS, both of which increase with <em>c</em><sub>0</sub>. Increased λ<sub>2</sub> not only narrows the liquid channel width, promoting grain coalescence, but also increases permeability to enhance liquid phase feeding. Both factors contribute to reducing SCS. However, increased <em>c</em><sub>l,C</sub> widens the temperature range prone to cracking, leading to an increase in SCS. As the grain boundary angle increases, λ<sub>2</sub> increases, which diminishes the role of λ<sub>2</sub> in SCS and subsequently alters the trend of <em>c</em><sub>0</sub>-dependent SCS. This study provides valuable insights into the complex role of <em>c</em><sub>0</sub> in SCS, offering a latent pathway for designing crack-resistant superalloys with excellent mechanical properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"293 ","pages":"Article 110163"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143678203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinyou Kang , Jinsheng Zhang , Heng Zhang , Xingdong Yuan , Changyu Lv , Tianyu Bai
{"title":"A laminated-core circular sawblade with built-in cavities for improving machinability","authors":"Jinyou Kang , Jinsheng Zhang , Heng Zhang , Xingdong Yuan , Changyu Lv , Tianyu Bai","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110148","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110148","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Circular saw blades with large diameter-to-thickness ratios are essential tools in the transportation, construction, and aerospace industries thanks to their high efficiency and deep-cutting capabilities. However, the sawing process is hindered by instability, noise, and the intricate design of circular saw blades, posing challenges to productivity and workplace conditions. To address these issues, a novel circular saw blade tool with high machinability is developed to enhance machining stability and eliminate harsh noise. Firstly, an in-depth analysis of the dynamic behavior of the high-speed sawing process is undertaken to determine the excitation source accurately. The transverse vibration differential equation of the circular saw blade is established to obtain its mode shapes and critical rotational speed. The dominant vibration shape during sawing is calculated and paths for blocking vibration transmission are determined. Then, a topology-optimized mathematical method is used to minimize the flexibility of the circular saw blade, and the shape of the built-in cavity is determined based on the dominant vibration shape. Subsequently, a novel 14-step manufacturing process card is proposed to achieve tool manufacturing. Finally, the experimental results show that the vibration and noise levels of the novel circular saw blade are reduced by 30% and 12 dB(A), respectively, compared to conventional ones. Additionally, the surface quality is improved, while sawing forces are reduced in most frequency bands. This research contributes to tool design and process card optimization, filling a research gap in the field of high-performance circular saw blade tool manufacturing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"293 ","pages":"Article 110148"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143678242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Curvature-based framework for contact analysis of complex tooth surfaces","authors":"Yang Zhang, Lixin Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110147","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110147","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Increasing demands for transmission performance have driven the development of more complex tooth surface designs, which present different contact states that may vary with external disturbances. This study integrated a curvature-based framework that simplifies the representation of complex tooth surface geometries, enabling a unified analysis across various gear types. Numerical methods and analytical examples for calculating the curvature attributes were provided to support the methodology. Contact types are categorized into line and point contact states, with cylindrical and elliptical models used depending on the curvature sum. For line contact, the pressure distribution follows the contact line; for point contact, it is modeled as an incomplete ellipse that accommodates the transition between contact states and the constraints imposed by the surface edges. The findings indicate that the contact profile is primarily governed by the curvature sum and the directions of the principal curvatures, regardless of variations in tooth surface geometry across gear types. The study examined contact characteristics in spherical involute tooth surfaces and spiral bevel gears. A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the transition between point and line contact states. The analysis showed that contact stiffness increases during the transition, with the change in contact profile becoming more rapid as the curvature difference approaches zero. This study advances contact modeling in practical engineering by introducing a flexible framework for analyzing contact states and their transitions, applicable to a wide range of gear types.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"293 ","pages":"Article 110147"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143687208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Sun , Haodi Yang , Zhutian Xu , M.M. Shahzamanian , Diankai Qiu , Linfa Peng , Xinmin Lai , M.W. Fu
{"title":"Unraveling the co-evolution of microstructure and damage in α-titanium","authors":"Lei Sun , Haodi Yang , Zhutian Xu , M.M. Shahzamanian , Diankai Qiu , Linfa Peng , Xinmin Lai , M.W. Fu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110161","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110161","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding damage and fracture mechanisms governed by microstructure evolution is fundamental to advancing high-performance metallic materials development and precision manufacturing optimization. However, simultaneous observation of internal damage and crystalline microstructure during deformation has remained challenging, hindering the direct exploration of their synergetic evolution and correlation. We have addressed this gap by innovatively proposing a correlative microscopy approach combining high-resolution in-situ synchrotron radiation X-ray computed tomography with in-damage-position electron backscattered diffraction characterization and applied it to investigate grain size-dependent damage mechanisms in α-titanium sheets. Defect development of α-titanium sheets is evidenced to transform from penny-shaped cracks propagation into spherical voids nucleation, growth, and coalescence as the grain size decreases. For the first time, the spheronization of microvoids is revealed to be triggered by twinning-induced dynamic recrystallization as a collaborative consequence of high-density dislocation and twinning structures. In addition, based on the resulting interpretation of microstructure-sensitive damage mechanisms, cryogenic pre-deformation is proposed to achieve recrystallization activation and manipulate fracture behavior by regulating the twinning structures, thereby preventing premature failure and enhanced ductility. Ultimately, the benefit of the cryogenic pre-deformation process is validated with microchannel stamping, providing novel guides for the forming performance improvement of α-titanium sheets in microforming.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"291 ","pages":"Article 110161"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143684378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kerong Ren , Rong Ma , Zheng Wang , Shuang Qin , Rong Chen , Xiaying Ma , Peiyuan Ma , Shun Li , Zhuocheng Xie , Xiaohu Yao , Fangyun Lu
{"title":"Grain size dependence of TiZrNbV spallation and impact-energy-release behavior","authors":"Kerong Ren , Rong Ma , Zheng Wang , Shuang Qin , Rong Chen , Xiaying Ma , Peiyuan Ma , Shun Li , Zhuocheng Xie , Xiaohu Yao , Fangyun Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110164","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110164","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The grain size of an alloy affects its dynamic performance under impact loading. In this paper, theoretical innovations of the grain size-dependent spall strength model and impact-energy-release model are presented. The spallation in refractory high-entropy alloy (RHEA) TiZrNbV with fine grains (FG-TiZrNbV) prepared using the suction casting method under high-speed impacts was investigated and compared with that of TiZrNbV with coarse grains (CG-TiZrNbV) to reveal the grain-size dependence of spallation and the impact-energy-release behaviors of TiZrNbV RHEAs. The results showed that the spall strength of the FG-TiZrNbV increased from 1.34 to 1.67 GPa as the tensile strain rate was increased from 0.068 to 0.137 μs<sup>−1</sup>. The spallation mechanism of the FG-TiZrNbV was dominated by intergranular fracture, with few transgranular cracks, and was accompanied by a loose, porous, cobwebbed fracture with distributed shear bands and nano-grains. This was different from that of the CG-TiZrNbV, where transgranular–intergranular mixed-mode fracture dominated. Compared with the CG-TiZrNbV, the FG-TiZrNbV had lower values of the Gurson–Tvergaard–Needleman model parameters for micro-void confluence and failure. A theoretical model for the spall strength, grain size, and tensile strain rate for the RHEAs was established, and the effect of the grain size on spall performance was examined. Moreover, an impact reaction model was developed to reveal the influence of the grain size on the impact-energy-release characteristics of TiZrNbV RHEAs; that is, the lower spall strength of the FG-TiZrNbV resulted in a higher impact-energy-release efficiency. The results provide an understanding of the dynamic damage mechanism of the spallation in RHEAs under extreme conditions with high strain rates, as well as providing insight into the performance evaluation and material design of RHEAs for application in energy-release structural materials in the military field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"293 ","pages":"Article 110164"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143687207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wave overtopping effects and load characteristics on bridge substructures","authors":"Zhenguo Wang, Wenliang Qiu, Meng Jiang, Wei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110150","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110150","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wave overtopping effects during wave-bridge interaction, akin to green water events on structural decks, pose significant threats to structural integrity and safety, potentially leading to localized damage or even permanent failure. Despite their critical implications, nonlinear flow behaviors and load characteristics during such events remain inadequately understood, and efficient load prediction methods are lacking. In this study, wave overtopping effects on a pier-pile group foundation, a common substructure of sea-crossing bridges, are comprehensively investigated in a 1:50 scale laboratory experiment. Experimental results reveal complex flow behaviors of significant relevance to structural safety. Specifically, low-aeration impacts on the pier front wall are induced by accelerating overtopping flows. Moreover, high-velocity flows from both pier sides are observed to collide on the rear top wall of the pile cap, subsequently evolving into a wall of water that creates reverse secondary impacts on the pier. During water outflow, transient high pressures on the vertical wall of the pile cap are caused by small jets and splashing water. Although high-frequency slamming forces are contributed to by these flow behaviors, they minimally influence global forces, which are predominantly governed by quasi-static forces from the pile cap and pile group. Based on the experimental data, novel methods for predicting impact pressures and global forces during wave overtopping are finally proposed, and their accuracy and limitations are also discussed. This work enhances the physical understanding of wave overtopping effects during wave-bridge interaction and aims to support the design of sea-crossing bridges and other marine structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"293 ","pages":"Article 110150"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143704548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tension and torsion distributions in tapered threaded connections","authors":"Tengfei Shi , Zeyu Qi , Caishan Liu , Xiangyu Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110135","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110135","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tapered threaded connections are widely used in casing and tubing applications. The load distribution in these connections is crucial for their strength and sealing performance. In this paper, we develop a tension–torsion coupling model for tapered thread connections for the first time. In the proposed model, the main structures of the connections are described as tension–torsion bars with variable properties, while the threads are modeled as modified cantilever beams fixed on the bars. By introducing the compatibility conditions and constitutive relations for thread contact, the contact force can be analytically obtained, and the tension–torsion coupling equilibrium equations for the connection are derived. The validation of the proposed model is confirmed through finite element analysis. While the finite element simulations require more than 1.6 h, the proposed model can instantaneously provide the load distributions. Based on the proposed model, the influence of geometrical and material parameters on load distribution is investigated. The comprehensive simulations demonstrate that the maximum tension and torsion loads are located at the cross-section where the external load is applied and where the connection is fixed. As the tapered angle increases and the thread angle decreases, both the maximum contact force and torque increase. The results obtained from the proposed model provide valuable insights for the design of sealing mechanisms in casing and tubing applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"291 ","pages":"Article 110135"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143644819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive thermoelastic stress-driven approach for thermo-mechanical-pressure multiphysics systems","authors":"Thanh T. Banh, Dongkyu Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110133","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110133","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the design of multiphysics systems, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering, optimizing stress distribution is crucial for ensuring the longevity and safety of structures. This study proposes a comprehensive methodology to address stress-related challenges in multiphysics systems, essential for maintaining structural integrity under complex thermo-mechanical-pressure loading conditions. The proposed methodology provides three principal contributions: (i) a novel solution for stress-related problems involving design-dependent pressure loads, achieved by establishing a design-dependent pressure field using Darcy’s law and a drainage term to implicitly identify pressure-bounding surfaces, providing an efficient method for evaluating load sensitivities; (ii) a comprehensive thermoelastic stress methodology for thermo-mechanical-pressure systems; and (iii) an extension to multiple material candidates to enhance robustness and design flexibility. To achieve these objectives, the well-established <span><math><mi>P</mi></math></span>-norm approach is employed to consolidate stresses into a unified global metric, while clustered regional and adaptive scaling techniques are used to manage localized stress concentrations effectively. The Moved and Regularized Heaviside function (MRHF)-based stress interpolation is integrated within the generalized Solid Isotropic Material with Penalization (SIMP) framework to handle multi-material problems efficiently. Furthermore, three adjoint vectors are introduced for thermoelastic stress sensitivity analysis using the adjoint variable technique, improving computational efficiency alongside a polygonal discretization scheme that enhances adaptability with diverse element types. The methodology’s efficiency, robustness, and practicality are demonstrated through various numerical examples, showing significant improvements in stress distribution and overall multiphysics system performance. Validation and verification processes further confirm the approach’s effectiveness, while numerical results highlight the influence of heat flux magnitude and material selection on optimized outcomes, demonstrating the methodology’s versatility for both stress minimization and stress-constrained problems. These contributions advance the field of multiphysics topology optimization by offering practical, robust, and efficient solutions to complex engineering challenges, providing a solid foundation for future developments in complex systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"291 ","pages":"Article 110133"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143644818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu Zhang , Hui Zhang , Hongwei Ma , Wei Sun , Kunpeng Xu , Hui Li
{"title":"Composite-airfoil-plate with embedded macro-fiber-composites: Aero-thermo-electro vibration analysis and active control","authors":"Yu Zhang , Hui Zhang , Hongwei Ma , Wei Sun , Kunpeng Xu , Hui Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110143","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110143","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the rapid development of aerospace technology, fiber reinforced composites (FRCs) have been widely used because of their excellent mechanical properties, especially composite airfoil plates with non-rectangular geometric characteristics (CAPs-NRG). Aiming at the complex vibration behavior of these structures, which may be caused by aerodynamic pressure and thermal load in high altitude and supersonic environments, a novel active vibration control design scheme of embedded macro fiber composites (MFCs) is proposed in this paper. Firstly, a dynamic modeling method of aero-thermo-electro coupling based on the penalty function method is developed to describe the dynamic response of CAPs-NRG with embedded MFCs accurately. The rationality of the model is verified by comparing it with the literature and the finite element method. Secondly, to deal with the adverse effects of complex aerodynamic loads and environmental noise on control performance, an adaptive hybrid control algorithm of the filtered-proportional differential-linear quadratic regulator (F-PD-LQR) based on the power change is designed to achieve more precise and reliable vibration control. Furthermore, the influence of geometric parameters of CAPs-NRG on flutter behavior is discussed, and the effectiveness of the proposed control algorithm under different aerodynamic pressure and temperature conditions is evaluated. Through the above research, this paper provides an efficient and reliable flutter control solution for CAPs-NRG and lays a foundation for ensuring flight vehicle safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"290 ","pages":"Article 110143"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143628135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Asker Jarlöv , Zhiheng Hu , Weiming Ji , Shubo Gao , Yung Zhen Lek , Kwang Boon Desmond Lau , Aditya Ramesh , Boyuan Li , Pei Wang , Mui Ling Sharon Nai , Kun Zhou
{"title":"Computationally guided composition optimization of Ni50–xFe25Co25Cux for additive manufacturing","authors":"Asker Jarlöv , Zhiheng Hu , Weiming Ji , Shubo Gao , Yung Zhen Lek , Kwang Boon Desmond Lau , Aditya Ramesh , Boyuan Li , Pei Wang , Mui Ling Sharon Nai , Kun Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110151","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110151","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Additive manufacturing has emerged as a prominent fabrication technology but is hindered by the limited portfolio of printable alloys. Herein, a combination of molecular dynamics simulations, thermodynamic modeling, and high-throughput experiments is used to address this limitation by screening Ni<sub>50–</sub><em><sub>x</sub></em>Fe<sub>25</sub>Co<sub>25</sub>Cu<em><sub>x</sub></em> high-entropy alloys for promising candidate materials. The thermodynamic simulations indicate that the printability can be enhanced by increasing the Ni content at the expense of Cu by narrowing the solidification temperature range and suppressing the formation of additional phases, while the atomistic simulations show that the composition is prone to forming Cu-rich atomic-clusters. Based on these insights, crack-free samples were printed using high-throughput laser powder bed fusion. A trend of increasing yield strength with a higher Cu content was observed, which could not be explained by the microstructural features. Instead, atomistic simulations suggest that the trend is due to the formation of Fe–Cu clusters forming at the grain boundary, which increases the resistance to dislocation slip. The findings present valuable design guidelines for developing computational frameworks to design printable alloys, while highlighting the intertwined nature of chemical composition, atomic ordering, and stacking fault energy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":"293 ","pages":"Article 110151"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143704549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}