Mechanics of Materials papers

Pofolia’s corpus holds 75 papers from Mechanics of Materials (2012–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.

At a glance

• Most cited: Dynamic and post-dynamic recrystallization under hot, cold and severe plastic deformation conditions (2013, 2,713 citations).
• The 20 papers listed have 27,138 citations between them.
• 12 of the 16 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 3 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: AAPG Bulletin, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Spectroscopy.
• Published between 2012 and 2018.

Most cited

Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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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• Fracture and adhesion of soft materials: a review

  Reports on Progress in Physics · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 40.96 · 867 citations

  This review synthesizes the mechanics of how soft materials fracture and adhere to surfaces, highlighting the elasto-adhesive length (Γ/E) as a key parameter controlling fracture mechanisms based on the ratio of sample size to this length.

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Recently added

• Towards edge-deployable non-destructive testing: A hardware-aware lightweight framework for real-time phased array ultrasonic testing of girth welds

  Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  A new framework, YOLO-GLLLP, improves mean Average Precision (mAP50) by 2.6% for detecting pipeline weld defects using phased array ultrasonics, while reducing parameters by 57.7% and increasing FPS by 25.2% compared to YOLO11n, enabling edge deployment.

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• Temperature-dependent longitudinal-wave acoustoelastic behavior of concrete

  Construction and Building Materials · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00

  Concrete's internal stress evaluation using acoustoelasticity is complicated by temperature, but this study quantifies that effect: longitudinal wave velocity drops linearly with temperature increase (10-50°C), while the acoustoelastic coefficient rises, enhancing stress sensitivity.

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• Multidimensional coupling characteristics of "flow-structure-life" and damage assessment of pumped storage units in new power systems

  Journal of Energy Storage · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  Optimizing pumped storage unit operation to reduce partial flow conditions from 20% to 1% annually can extend fatigue life by an order of magnitude, particularly for runners and guide vanes.

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• Characterization of Rock Fabric and Its Influence on Water Occurrence in Tight Gas Reservoirs

  Energy & Fuels · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  Severe compression in Taiyuan and Shihezi Formations (Ordos Basin) created rock fabrics with concavo-convex particle contacts and deformed mica, leading to microcracks and varying pore structures (Shihezi: 10.6 μm avg. pore size; Taiyuan: 16.6 μm avg. pore size). Taiyuan Formation shows higher movable water saturation (63.6%) compared to Shihezi (51.9%), controlled by porosity, permeability, and mineral content.

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• The inverse micromechanics problem given the dielectric constants for isotropic composites with spherical inclusions

  International Journal of Engineering Science · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  Convex optimization solves the inverse micromechanics problem for isotropic composites with spherical inclusions, determining component volume fractions from dielectric constants.

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• The Role of Electron–Phonon Interactions on Electronic Transitions of Molecular Energetic Crystals

  The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  Electron-phonon coupling (EPC) significantly renormalizes the bandgap of β-HMX crystals by up to -478 meV at 400 K and 10 GPa, with optical phonons (667–1334 cm–1) related to N–NO2 bending vibrations being dominant.

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• Ultraviolet Laser‐Induced Biomimetic Surface Texturing of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Mechanisms Governing Adhesive Performance

  Polymer Composites · 2026 · Q1

  A novel UV nanosecond laser technique creates biomimetic surface textures on CFRPs, inspired by insect legs, which enhance adhesive performance by 68.23% compared to unprocessed surfaces.

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• Damage Evolution During Thread Rolling of TC16 Titanium Alloy Using Coupled Johnson-Cook Constitutive and Damage Models

  Materials · 2026 · Q2

  A coupled Johnson-Cook constitutive and damage model accurately predicts fracture displacement (within 7.63% deviation) during TC16 titanium alloy thread rolling, identifying damage concentration at the thread root and flank-root transition.

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