The effects of particle size, volume fraction and matrix strength on the stress-controlled axial fatigue behavior and the probability of particle fracture were evaluated for 2124 aluminum alloy reinforced with SiC particles. Average particle sizes of 2, 5, 9 and 20/~m and volume fractions of 0.10, 0.20 and 0.35 were examined for four different microstructural conditions. Tensile and yield stren...

Abstract Background Advance care planning (ACP) conversations are associated with improved end-of-life healthcare outcomes and patients want to engage in ACP their providers. Despite this, rarely occur primary settings. The objective of this study was implement through adapted Serious Illness Care Program (SICP) training sessions, understand provider (PCP) perceptions implementing into practice...

Abstract. Aluminium-matrix composites (AMC) are produced in order to improve specific properties (e.g. mechanical, thermal or tribological) of the matrix alloy using discontinuous reinforcements like fibres particles. If functional requirements application components such as brake discs have be met, reinforcement contents more than 35 % may required. Therefore, a new manufacturing route is curr...