Key papers in Mechanics of Materials
Pofolia’s corpus holds 44 papers from the Mechanics of Materials subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
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Dynamic and post-dynamic recrystallization under hot, cold and severe plastic deformation conditions
Progress in Materials Science · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 107.88 · 2,713 citations
This review synthesizes recent findings on dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and post-dynamic recrystallization, distinguishing between discontinuous DRX (dDRX) at high temperatures and continuous DRX (cDRX) via severe plastic deformation (SPD) at lower temperatures.
Spectrum of pore types and networks in mudrocks and a descriptive classification for matrix-related mudrock pores
AAPG Bulletin · 2012 · Q1 · FWCI 113.79 · 2,523 citations
This paper introduces a new classification system for matrix-related pores in mudrocks, categorizing them into mineral-associated (interparticle and intraparticle) and organic matter-associated types, crucial for understanding gas flow in shale.
Influence of tribology on global energy consumption, costs and emissions
Friction · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 63.61 · 2,109 citations · Open access
Tribology, the science of friction and wear, significantly impacts global energy consumption, costs, and emissions across key sectors. Mitigation strategies can yield substantial economic savings.
Physical Properties of Liquid Metals
2017 · 1,587 citations
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Automated Solution of Differential Equations by the Finite Element Method: The FEniCS Book
2012 · 1,508 citations
This book introduces FEniCS, an advanced software approach for developing mathematical solvers for differential equations using the finite element method.
Characterization of gas shale pore systems by porosimetry, pycnometry, surface area, and field emission scanning electron microscopy/transmission electron microscopy image analyses: Examples from the Barnett, Woodford, Haynesville, Marcellus, and Doig units
AAPG Bulletin · 2012 · Q1 · FWCI 79.56 · 1,496 citations
Gas shale pore systems vary significantly, with higher porosity linked to more mesopores, while lower porosity samples show increased micropore volume.
Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Solid Media
Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2014 · FWCI 27.14 · 1,470 citations
This book provides a comprehensive framework for using ultrasonic guided waves in solid media for nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring.
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), Part II: Review of Instrumental and Methodological Approaches to Material Analysis and Applications to Different Fields
Applied Spectroscopy · 2012 · Q2 · FWCI 121.66 · 1,462 citations
This review summarizes the current state-of-the-art in analytical Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), highlighting advancements in instrumental and methodological approaches for material analysis.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications · 2026 · 1,220 citations
Abrasive slurry concentration dictates wear modes in thin films, shifting from 'grooving abrasion' (low concentration, low wear volume, high friction) to 'rolling abrasion' (high concentration, high wear volume, low friction).
A generalized solid-state nudged elastic band method
The Journal of Chemical Physics · 2012 · Q1 · FWCI 45.96 · 1,151 citations
A new generalized solid-state nudged elastic band (G-SSNEB) method is introduced to map reaction pathways for solid-solid transformations, unifying atomic and unit-cell movements.
Organic matter–hosted pore system, Marcellus Formation (Devonian), Pennsylvania
AAPG Bulletin · 2013 · Q1 · FWCI 70.67 · 1,134 citations
In Pennsylvania's Marcellus Formation, most pores detectable by electron microscopy are linked to organic matter (OM), not the mineral matrix. Higher organic carbon content (TOC) above 5.5 wt.% does not increase porosity, and surprisingly, OM-hosted pore volume decreases significantly as TOC rises.
The Hoek–Brown failure criterion and GSI – 2018 edition
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 42.24 · 1,122 citations
This paper updates the widely-used Hoek–Brown criterion for estimating rock mass strength, incorporating intact rock and discontinuity properties via the geological strength index (GSI). The 2018 edition addresses utilization issues and demonstrates practical applications.
Infrared Thermography for Temperature Measurement and Non-Destructive Testing
Sensors · 2014 · Q1 · FWCI 32.55 · 1,112 citations · Open access
This review highlights infrared thermography's utility in temperature measurement and non-destructive testing across medical, maintenance, and building applications.
Specific surface area and pore‐size distribution in clays and shales
Geophysical Prospecting · 2013 · Q2 · FWCI 54.36 · 1,112 citations
Nitrogen gas-adsorption reveals that fine mesopores (around 3 nm) in shales are linked to illite-smectite clays, not kaolinite, and are shielded from compaction effects.
Characterization and Analysis of Porosity and Pore Structures
Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 54.90 · 1,063 citations · Open access
This review highlights the critical role of porosity in geological formations for fluid storage and transport, emphasizing the need for quantitative pore structure measurement.
Guided wave based structural health monitoring: A review
Smart Materials and Structures · 2016 · Q2 · FWCI 45.45 · 1,008 citations
This review synthesizes recent advancements in guided wave-based structural health monitoring (SHM), focusing on developments over the last decade.
Glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites – a review
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites · 2014 · Q2 · FWCI 15.19 · 967 citations
This review consolidates information on glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites, detailing their historical development from ancient Egypt to modern applications in electronics, aviation, and automobiles.
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Analytical Chemistry · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 135.54 · 921 citations
This review consolidates the advancements and applications of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), a technique that analyzes elemental composition by creating and examining plasma from a material's surface.
Non-linear finite element analysis of solids and structures
2012 · FWCI 37.47 · 919 citations
This updated edition of a foundational text provides the latest insights into non-linear finite element technology, integrating core concepts with new developments.
Porosity of Devonian and Mississippian New Albany Shale across a maturation gradient: Insights from organic petrology, gas adsorption, and mercury intrusion
AAPG Bulletin · 2013 · Q1 · FWCI 38.47 · 894 citations
New Albany Shale's total porosity dramatically decreases from 9.1% in immature samples to 1.5% in late mature ones, but then increases again in postmature samples, driven by organic matter transformation during hydrocarbon generation and migration.
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International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications · 2026 · 1,220 citations
Abrasive slurry concentration dictates wear modes in thin films, shifting from 'grooving abrasion' (low concentration, low wear volume, high friction) to 'rolling abrasion' (high concentration, high wear volume, low friction).
Recent Progress on Wear‐Resistant Materials: Designs, Properties, and Applications
Advanced Science · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 40.93 · 622 citations
Innovative wear-resistant materials can reduce energy losses from friction and wear by ~40% in the next 10-15 years, with recent progress focusing on fabrication technologies, surface engineering, and matrix strengthening.
Marine Application of Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering · 2020 · Q2 · FWCI 37.67 · 674 citations · Open access
Fiber reinforced composites offer significant benefits for marine applications, with recent advances enabling their use in ships, offshore oil and gas, marine renewable energy, and underwater repairs.
Deep learning predicts path-dependent plasticity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 36.55 · 605 citations · Open access
Recurrent neural networks can predict material plasticity without traditional yield criteria, flow rules, or work equivalence principles, by learning directly from strain history.
The Hoek–Brown failure criterion and GSI – 2018 edition
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 42.24 · 1,122 citations
This paper updates the widely-used Hoek–Brown criterion for estimating rock mass strength, incorporating intact rock and discontinuity properties via the geological strength index (GSI). The 2018 edition addresses utilization issues and demonstrates practical applications.
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