Ductile cast irons are ferrous alloys in which precipitation of graphite in the form of spherical nodules is embedded in a metal matrix to obtain ductility on the material. Despite the importance of the shape of the nodules, ...

The grinding process is a finishing operation that guarantees the surface of the workpieces with geometric and dimensional precision. This machining requires significant efforts to remove material, which can cause excessive ...

Ductile iron is widely used due to its low cost and higher ductility than other cast irons. There has been an increased interest during the last years in improving the strength of these materials by means of heat-treating ...

Modeling complex material failure with competing mechanisms is a difficult task that often leads to mathematical and numerical challenges. This work contributes to the study of localized failure mechanisms by means of phase ...

The modeling of the post-critical behavior of materials is still a scientific challenge. This is especially true when dealing with materials that undergo complex behavior, in which several mechanisms are combined. This ...