Hybrid paper-polymer material systems are becoming mainstream solutions for lightweight structural components. Their growth ...

Blast loading, characterised by the sudden release of energy resulting in high-pressure shock waves, poses significant challenges to modern infrastructure. The ensuing structural response is complex, ...

Mechanical parts are more frequently subjected to cyclic loads than solely static loads. Fatigue issues are commonly observed in turbine blades, aerospace components, locomotive systems, large ...

Tree forks are naturally engineered structural connections that work as cantilevers in trees, which means that they have the potential to transfer force very efficiently thanks to their internal fiber ...

Thought LeadersProf. Bo ChenProfessor in MaterialsUniversity of Southampton Prof. Bo Chen, a Professor in Materials at the University of Southampton, UK, focuses on the structural integrity and ...

Pretentious as it may sound, we can say with certainty that bamboo is one of the most promising materials for the future of the construction industry. Neil Thomas, principal engineer at atelier one, ...

US team has developed Enzymatic Structural Material, a carbon-negative alternative to concrete that turns CO2 into a ...