Concept: Cracking

A Thermo‐Hydro‐Mechanical‐Phase Transition Coupled Field‐Enriched Finite Element Method for Simulating Water‐Ice Phase Transition Induced Crack Propagation in Rock Masses
Modeling how ice formation cracks and breaks rock in frozen environments
April 11, 2026
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Biomimicry of Combative Bovids to Revamp a Lightweight, Energy-Absorbing Lattice for High Impact Applications
Nature's shock absorbers inspire a stronger, lighter material for protecting against impact
March 22, 2026
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Static performance and failure mechanisms of a rubber-stiffened steel plates with rapid-hardening concrete for sustainable bridge expansion joints retrofitting
How rubber-stiffened steel plates and rapid-hardening concrete fail under bridge loads
March 17, 2026
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