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General information about the Impulse Excitation Technique (IET)

Roebben, G., Bollen, B., Brebels, A., Van Humbeeck, J., & Van der Biest, O. (1997). Impulse excitation apparatus to measure resonant frequencies, elastic moduli, and internal friction at room and high temperature. Review of scientific instruments, 68(12), 4511-4515.

Roebben, G., Basu, B., Vleugels, J., Van Humbeeck, J., & Van der Biest, O. (2000). The innovative impulse excitation technique for high-temperature mechanical spectroscopy. Journal of alloys and compounds, 310(1), 284-287.

ASTM standard E1876-15: Standard Test Method for Dynamic Young’s Modulus, Shear Modulus, and Poisson’s Ratio by Impulse Excitation of Vibration.

ISO standard 12680-1: Methods of test for refractory products — Part 1: Determination of dynamic Young’s modulus (MOE) by impulse excitation of vibration.

EN standard 843-2: Advanced technical ceramics – Mechanical properties of monolithic ceramics at room temperature – Part 2: Determination of Young’s modulus, shear modulus and Poisson’s ratio

Lord, J.D., Morrell, R.: NPL Measurement Good Practice Guide – Elastic Modulus Measurement. UK National Physical Laboratory Report no. 98 (2006), 92 pp.

Etcheverry, J. I., & Sánchez, G. A. (2009). Resonance frequencies of parallelepipeds for determination of elastic moduli: An accurate numerical treatment. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 321(3), 631-646

Recent publications using the IMCE RFDA systems

Metals

Impulse Excitation Internal Friction Study of Retained Austenite in Ferrous Martensite.
Kim, J. H., Ju, Y. N., Kang, S., & De Cooman, B. C. (2018). Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 49(11), 5235-5240.
High Temperature Elastic Properties of Reduced Activation Ferritic-Martensitic (RAFM) Steel Using Impulse Excitation Technique.
Tripathy, H., Raju, S., Hajra, R. N., & Saibaba, S. (2018). Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 49(3), 979-989.
The in-situ mechanical spectroscopy and electric resistance study of WE43 magnesium alloy during aging.
Knapek, M., Minárik, P., Trojanová, Z., Kubásek, J., Hajek, M., Šmilauerová, J., … & Stráská, J. (2018). Journal of Alloys and Compounds 743, 646-653.
Comparison Of The Damping Properties Of The Compressor Valve Steels At Different Frequencies.
ElBsat, M. N., Wenzel, M. J., Asmus, M. J., Renovich, F., Misbrener, R., & Kummer, J. P. (2018).
Measurement of high temperature elastic moduli of an 18Cr-9Ni-2.95 Cu-0.58 Nb-0.1 C (Wt%) austenitic stainless steel.
Tripathy, H., Hajra, R. N., Sudha, C., Raju, S., & Saibaba, S. (2018, April). AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1951, No. 1, p. 020009). AIP Publishing
Evaluation of fatigue performance of additively manufactured SS316 via internal damping.
Haghshenas, A., & Khonsari, M. M. (2018). Manufacturing letters 18, 12-15
Thermo-mechanical Material Characterization and Stretch-bend Forming of AA6016.
Odenberger, E. L., Caro, L. P., Åhlin, H., & Oldenburg, M. (2018, September). IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 418, No. 1, p. 012022). IOP Publishing.
Formability study of the third generation automotive medium-Mn steel.
Zheng, G., Chang, Y., Li, X., Wang, C., & Dong, H. (2018, August). In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA) (pp. 661-665).
Effect of the free surface on the fatigue crack front curvature at high stress asymmetry.
Oplt, T., Hutar, P., Pokorný, P., Náhlík, L., Chlup, Z., & Berto, F. (2019). International Journal of Fatigue 118, 249-261.
Influence of substitution of Fe by Co on structural and magneto-mechanical properties of Fe-27Ga alloy.
Jen, S. U., Bobrikov, I. A., Balagurov, A. M., Shih, C. Y., Cheng, W. C., Emdadi, A., … & Golovin, I. S. (2018). Materials Science and Engineering: B 236, 76-83.
Cyclic stress responses of a newly developed nickel-base superalloy at elevated temperatures.
Cui, L., Yu, J., Liu, J., & Sun, X. (2019). Journal of Alloys and Compounds 773, 250-263.
Thermal aging effects on microstructure, elastic property and damping characteristic of a eutectic Sn–3.5 Ag solder.
Gain, A. K., & Zhang, L. (2018). Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 29(17), 14519-14527.
Effects of Ni nanoparticles addition on the microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties of Sn-3Ag-0.5 Cu solder alloy Sn-Ag-Cu alloy.
Gain, A. K., & Zhang, L. (2019). Materialia 100234
High-temperature and humidity change the microstructure and degrade the material properties of tin silver interconnect material.
Gain, A. K., & Zhang, L. (2018). Microelectronics Reliability 101-110.
A Comparative Study on Formability of the Third-Generation Automotive Medium-Mn Steel and 22MnB5 Steel.
Zheng, G., Li, X., Chang, Y., Wang, C., & Dong, H. (2018). Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 27(2), 530-540.
Damage accumulation and crack initiation detection based on the evolution of surface roughness parameters.
Haghshenas, A., & Khonsari, M. M. (2018). International Journal of Fatigue, 107, 130-144.
Isolated and modulated effects of topology and material type on the mechanical properties of additively manufactured porous biomaterials.
Hedayati, R., Ahmadi, S. M., Lietaert, K., Pouran, B., Li, Y., Weinans, H., … & Zadpoor, A. A. (2018). Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.
On the plasticity mechanisms of lath martensitic steel
Jo, K. R., Seo, E. J., Sulistiyo, D. H., Kim, J. K., Kim, S. W., & De Cooman, B. C. (2017). Materials Science and Engineering: A,, 704, 252-261.
Utilizing Low‐Cost Eggshell Particles to Enhance the Mechanical Response of Mg–2.5 Zn Magnesium Alloy Matrix.
Parande, G., Manakari, V., Kopparthy, S. D. S., & Gupta, M. (2017). Advanced Engineering Materials.
Effect of Carbon on the Damping Capacity and Mechanical Properties of Thermally Trained Fe-Mn Based High Damping Alloys.
Choi, W. S., & De Cooman, B. C. (2017). Materials Science and Engineering: A.
The effect of grain size on the damping capacity of Fe-17wt% Mn.
Shin, S., Kwon, M., Cho, W., Suh, I. S., & De Cooman, B. C. (2017). Materials Science and Engineering: A , 683, 187-194.
Lanthanum effect on improving CTE, damping, hardness and tensile response of Mg-3Al alloy.
Kumar, A., Meenashisundaram, G. K., Manakari, V., Parande, G., & Gupta, M. (2017). Journal of Alloys and Compounds , 695, 3612-3620.
Behaviour of the Young's modulus at the magnetocaloric transition in La (Fe, Co, Si) 13.
Kaeswurm, B., Barcza, A., Vögler, M., Geiger, P. T., Katter, M., Gutfleisch, O., & Cohen, L. F. (2017). Journal of Alloys and Compounds , 697, 427-433.
Growth mechanism of intermetallic compound and mechanical properties of nickel (Ni) nanoparticle doped low melting temperature tin–bismuth (Sn–Bi) solder.
Gain, A. K., & Zhang, L. (2016). Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 27(1), 781-794.
Tekumalla, S., Yang, C., Seetharaman, S., Wong, W. L. E., Goh, C. S., Shabadi, R., & Gupta, M. (2016). Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 689, 350-358.
The Effect of Grain Size on the Damping Capacity of Fe-17wt% Mn.
Shin, S., Kwon, M., Cho, W., Suh, I. S., & De Cooman, B. C. (2016). Materials Science and Engineering: A.
Variation and consistency of Young’s modulus in steel.
Chen, Z., Gandhi, U., Lee, J., & Wagoner, R. H. (2016). Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 227, 227-243.
Structure and mechanical properties in a powder-processed icosahedral-phase-strengthened aluminum alloy.
Watson, T. J., Gordillo, M. A., Cernatescu, I., & Aindow, M. (2016).Scripta Materialia, 123, 51-54.
Magnetic and magneto-mechanical properties of Fe 55 Co 19 Ga 26 alloy.
Jen, S. U., Cheng, W. C., Lin, Y. C., Chen, Y. Z., & Golovin, I. S. (2016). Materials Letters, 182, 72-74.
Internal friction analysis of lath martensite in press hardened steel.
Sulistiyo, D. H., Cho, L., Seo, E. J., & De Cooman, B. C. (2016). Materials Science and Technology, 1-14.
Internal-friction analysis of dislocation–interstitial carbon interactions in press-hardened 22MnB5 steel.
Choi, W. S., Lee, J., & De Cooman, B. C. (2015). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 639, 439-447.
Evolution of the elastic modulus of Zr–Cu–Al BMGs during annealing treatment and crystallization: Role of Zr/Cu ratio.
Idriss, M., Célarié, F., Yokoyama, Y., Tessier, F., & Rouxel, T. (2015). Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 421, 35-40.
Studies on Dynamic Elastic and Internal Friction Properties of Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti Alloy Between 25 and 650° C.
Saravanan, K., Sharma, V. M. J., Asraff, A. K., Narayanan, P. R., Sharma, S. C., & George, K. M. (2015). Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 24(12), 4721-4727.
Inverse characterization method for mechanical properties of strain/strain-rate/temperature/temperature-history dependent steel sheets and its application for hot press forming.
Kim, H., Kim, D., Ahn, K., Yoo, D., Son, H. S., Kim, G. S., & Chung, K. (2015). Metals and Materials International, 21(5), 874-890.
Structural, magneto-mechanical, and damping properties of slowly-cooled polycrystalline Fe 81 Ga 19 alloy.
Jen, S. U., Cheng, W. C., & Chiang, F. L. (2015). Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 651, 544-550.
A porous TiAl6V4 implant material for medical application.
Deing, A., Luthringer, B., Laipple, D., Ebel, T., & Willumeit, R. (2014). International journal of biomaterials, 2014.
Determination of elastic and damping properties for clossed-cell aluminium foams using Impulse Excitation Technique.
Voiconi, T., Marsavina, L., Linul, E., & Kováčik, J. (2014). Proceedings of XIIIth Youth Symposyum of Experimental Solid Mechanics, 141-145.
Magnesium powder injection moulding for biomedical application.
Wolff, M., Schaper, J. G., Dahms, M., Ebel, T., Kainer, K. U., & Klassen, T. (2014). Powder Metallurgy, 57(5), 331-340.
Elastic strain energy induced by epsilon martensitic transformation and its contribution to the stacking-fault energy of austenite in Fe–15Mn–xC alloys.
Lee, S. J., Han, J., Lee, C. Y., Park, I. J., & Lee, Y. K. (2014). Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 617, 588-596.
Impulse excitation internal friction study of dislocation and point defect interactions in ultra-low carbon bake-hardenable steel.
Jung, I. C., Kang, D. G., & De Cooman, B. C. (2014). Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 45(4), 1962-1978.
Effects of ceramic particles and composition on elastic modulus of low density steels for automotive applications.
Rana, R., & Liu, C. (2014). Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 53(3), 300-316.
Thermo-mechanical sheet metal forming of aero engine components in Ti-6Al-4V–PART 1: Material characterisation.
Odenberger, E. L., Hertzman, J., Thilderkvist, P., Merklein, M., Kuppert, A., Stöhr, T., … & Oldenburg, M. (2013). International journal of material forming, 6(3), 391-402.
The effects of Si on the mechanical twinning and strain hardening of Fe–18Mn–0.6 C twinning-induced plasticity steel.
Jeong, K., Jin, J. E., Jung, Y. S., Kang, S., & Lee, Y. K. (2013). Acta Materialia, 61(9), 3399-3410.
Characterization and modeling of the elastic behavior of a XC68 grade steel used at high strain rates and high temperatures. In Key Engineering Materials (Vol. 554, pp. 1116-1124).
Tabourot, L., Balland, P., Vautrot, M., Hopperstad, O. S., Raujol-Veillé, J., & Toussaint, F. (2013). Trans Tech Publications.
Low-density low-carbon Fe–Al ferritic steels.
Rana, R., Liu, C., & Ray, R. K. (2013). Scripta Materialia, 68(6), 354-359.
High Temperature Thermal Expansion and Elastic Modulus of Steels Used in Mill Rolls.
Laptev, A., Baufeld, B., Swarnakar, A. K., Zakharchuk, S., & Van der Biest, O. (2012). Journal of materials engineering and performance, 21(2), 271-279.
Étude du comportement mécanique des matériaux dans des conditions étendues de vitesses et de températures: application à l'acier C68 dans le cas d'une opération de formage incrémental (Doctoral dissertation, Université Grenoble Alpes).
Vautrot, M. (2012).
Tool development based on modelling and simulation of hot sheet metal forming of Ti–6Al–4V titanium alloy.
Odenberger, E. L., Oldenburg, M., Thilderkvist, P., Stoehr, T., Lechler, J., & Merklein, M. (2011). Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 211(8), 1324-1335.
Young’s modulus and damping in dependence on temperature of Ti–6Al–4V components fabricated by shaped metal deposition.
Swarnakar, A. K., Van der Biest, O., & Baufeld, B. (2011). Journal of materials science, 46(11), 3802-3811.
Characterization of Ti–6Al–4V open cellular foams fabricated by additive manufacturing using electron beam melting.
Murr, L. E., Gaytan, S. M., Medina, F., Martinez, E., Martinez, J. L., Hernandez, D. H., … & Wicker, R. B. (2010). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(7), 1861-1868.

Ceramics

Measurement of the High Temperature Elastic Modulus of Alumina Ceramics by Different Testing Methods.
Nie, G. L., Bao, Y. W., Wan, D. T., & Tian, Y. (2018). Key Engineering Materials (Vol. 768, pp. 24-30).
Fabrication of calcium hexaluminate‐based porous ceramic with microsilica addition
Li, Y., Xiang, R., Xu, N., Wang, Q., Li, S., Wu, M., & Yang, C. (2018). International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology 15(4), 1054-1059.
Young’s modulus evolution during heating, re-sintering and cooling of partially sintered alumina ceramics.
Gregorová, E., Pabst, W., Nečina, V., Uhlířová, T., & Diblíková, P. (2019). Journal of the European Ceramic Society
Influence of the measurement method and sample dimensions on the Young's modulus of open porous alumina foam structures.
Grabenhorst, J., Luchini, B., Fruhstorfer, J., Voigt, C., Hubálková, J., Chen, J., … & Aneziris, C. G. (2018). Ceramics International
Microstructure, thermal conductivity and simulation of elastic modulus of MAX-phase (Ti2AlC) gel-cast foams.
Fey, T., Stumpf, M., Chmielarz, A., Colombo, P., Greil, P., & Potoczek, M. (2018). Journal of the European Ceramic Society 38(10), 3424-3432.
Direct laser sintering of reaction bonded silicon carbide with low residual silicon content.
Meyers, S., De Leersnijder, L., Vleugels, J., & Kruth, J. P. (2018). Journal of the European Ceramic Society
Porosity effect on microstructure, mechanical, and fluid dynamic properties of Ti2AlC by direct foaming and gel‐casting.
Potoczek, M., Chmielarz, A., Innocentini, M. D. D. M., da Silva, I. C., Colombo, P., & Winiarska, B. (2018). Journal of the American Ceramic Society 101(12), 5346-5357.
Enhanced mechanical properties of SiC reticulated porous ceramics via adjustment of residual stress within the strut.
Liang, X., Li, Y., Sang, S., Xu, Y., Chen, Y., Li, B., & Aneziris, C. (2018). International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology 15(1), 28-35.
Temperature dependence of indentation size effect, dislocation pile‐ups, and lattice friction in (001) strontium titanate.
Javaid, F., Johanns, K. E., Patterson, E. A., & Durst, K. (2018). Journal of the American Ceramic Society , 101(1), 356-364.
Defect-mediated multiple-enhancement of phonon scattering and decrement of thermal conductivity in (YxYb1-x) 2SiO5 solid solution.
Tian, Z., Lin, C., Zheng, L., Sun, L., Li, J., & Wang, J. (2018). Acta Materialia , 144, 292-304.
Enhanced mechanical properties of SiC reticulated porous ceramics via adjustment of residual stress within the strut.
Liang, X., Li, Y., Sang, S., Xu, Y., Chen, Y., Li, B., & Aneziris, C. G. (2018). International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology.
Elastic properties of porous porcelain stoneware tiles.
Rambaldi, E., Pabst, W., Gregorová, E., Prete, F., & Bignozzi, M. C. (2017). Ceramics International , 43(9), 6919-6924.
Improvement of the mechanical properties of SiC reticulated porous ceramics with optimized three-layered struts for porous media combustion.
Liang, X., Li, Y., Liu, J., Sang, S., Chen, Y., Li, B., & Aneziris, C. G. (2017). Ceramics International , 43(4), 3741-3747.
Controlled nanoscale precipitation to enhance the mechanical and biological performances of a metastable β Ti-Nb-Sn alloy for orthopedic applications.
Bahl, S., Krishnamurthy, A. S., Suwas, S., & Chatterjee, K. (2017). Materials & Design , 126, 226-237.
In situ crystallization and elastic properties of transparent MgO–Al2O3–SiO2 glass‐ceramic.
Sant’Ana Gallo, L., Célarié, F., Audebrand, N., Martins Rodrigues, A. C., Dutra Zanotto, E., & Rouxel, T. (2017). Journal of the American Ceramic Society , 100(5), 2166-2175.
Temperature-dependent volume fraction of polar nanoregions in lead-free (1− x)(B i 0.5 N a 0.5) Ti O 3− x BaTi O 3 ceramics.
Vögler, M., Novak, N., Schader, F. H., & Rödel, J. (2017). Physical Review B , 95(2), 024104.
Processing, microstructure and elastic properties of mullite-based ceramic foams prepared by direct foaming with wheat flour.
Gregorová, E., Pabst, W., Uhlířová, T., Nečina, V., Veselý, M., & Sedlářová, I. (2016). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 36(1), 109-120.
Influence of pore former on porosity and mechanical properties of Ce 0.9 Gd 0.1 O 1.95 electrolytes for flue gas purification.
Charlas, B., Schmidt, C. G., Frandsen, H. L., Andersen, K. B., Boccaccini, D., Hansen, K. K., … & Kaiser, A. (2016). Ceramics International, 42(3), 4546-4555.
Temperature‐Dependent Deformation and Dislocation Density in SrTiO3 (001) Single Crystals.
Patterson, E. A., Major, M., Donner, W., Durst, K., Webber, K. G., & Rödel, J. (2016). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 99(10), 3411-3420.
Oxidation-induced mechanical deterioration and hierarchical cracks in glassy carbon.
Liu, W. D., Liu, M., & Zhang, L. C. (2016). Carbon, 100, 178-186.
Theoretical and experimental determination of the major thermo-mechanical properties of RE 2 SiO 5 (RE= Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and Y) for environmental and thermal barrier coating applications.
Tian, Z., Zheng, L., Wang, J., Wan, P., Li, J., & Wang, J. (2016). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 36(1), 189-202.
Temperature-dependent R-curve behavior of the lead-free ferroelectric 0.615 Ba (Zr 0.2 Ti 0.8) O 3–0.385 (Ba 0.7 Ca 0.3) TiO 3 ceramic.
Vögler, M., Acosta, M., Brandt, D. R., Molina-Luna, L., & Webber, K. G. (2015). Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 144, 68-77.
Mechanical properties and damage tolerance of bulk Yb 3 Al 5 O 12 ceramic.
Wang, X., Xiang, H., Sun, X., Liu, J., Hou, F., & Zhou, Y. (2015). Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 31(4), 369-374.
Mechanically induced self-propagating reaction and consequent consolidation for the production of fully dense nanocrystalline Ti 55 C 45 bulk material.
El-Eskandarany, M. S., & Al-Hazza, A. (2014). Materials Characterization, 97, 92-100.
Local structure change evidenced by temperature-dependent elastic measurements: Case study on Bi1/2Na1/2TiO3-based lead-free relaxor piezoceramics.
Dittmer, R., Jo, W., Webber, K. G., Jones, J. L., & Rödel, J. (2014). Journal of Applied Physics, 115(8), 084108.
Reticulated Porous Foam Ceramics with Different Surface Chemistries.
Voigt, C., Zienert, T., Schubert, P., Aneziris, C. G., & Hubálková, J. (2014). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 97(7), 2046-2053.
Elastic anomalies in tridymite-and cristobalite-based silica materials.
Pabst, W., Gregorová, E., & Kutzendörfer, J. (2014). Ceramics International, 40(3), 4207-4211.
Microstructure characteristics related to the high temperature fracture resistance of the ESIS silicon nitride reference material. In ECF14, Cracow 2002.
Roebben, G., Erauw, J. P., Lube, T., Duan, R. G., Cambier, F., & Van der Biest, O. (2013, February).
Structure and performance of polymer-derived bulk ceramics determined by method of filler incorporation. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 47, No. 1, p. 012054). IOP Publishing.
Konegger, T., Schneider, P., Bauer, V., & Liersch, A. (2013).
Theoretical Prediction and Experimental Investigation on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Bulk β‐Yb2Si2O7.
Zhou, Y. C., Zhao, C., Wang, F., Sun, Y. J., Zheng, L. Y., & Wang, X. H. (2013). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 96(12), 3891-3900.
Isothermal and adiabatic Young's moduli of alumina and zirconia ceramics at elevated temperatures.
Pabst, W., Gregorová, E., & Černý, M. (2013). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 33(15), 3085-3093.
Temperature-dependent R-curve behavior of Pb (Zr 1− xTix) O 3.
Seo, Y. H., Vögler, M., Isaia, D., Aulbach, E., Rödel, J., & Webber, K. G. (2013). Acta Materialia, 61(17), 6418-6427.
Elastic behaviour of zirconium titanate bulk material at room and high temperature
López-López, E., Erauw, J. P., Moreno, R., Baudín, C., & Cambier, F. (2012). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 32(16), 4083-4089.
Modeling the mechanical properties of optimally processed cordierite–mullite–alumina ceramic foams by X-ray computed tomography and finite element analysis.
Zhang, L., Ferreira, J. M., Olhero, S., Courtois, L., Zhang, T., Maire, E., & Rauhe, J. C. (2012). Acta Materialia, 60(10), 4235-4246.
Preparation, microstructure, and mechanical properties of TiB2 using Ti3AlC2 as a sintering aid.
Zheng, L., Li, F., & Zhou, Y. (2012). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 95(6), 2028-2034.
Optimization of the strength of SOFC anode supports.
Frandsen, H. L., Ramos, T., Faes, A., Pihlatie, M., & Brodersen, K. (2012). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 32(5), 1041-1052.
Preparation and characterization of porous alumina–zirconia composite ceramics.
Pabst, W., Gregorová, E., Sedlářová, I., & Černý, M. (2011). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 31(14), 2721-2731.
Effect of Ti dopant on the mechanical properties and oxidation behavior of Zr2 Al (Si) 55 ceramics.
Lu, X., Xiang, H., He, L. F., Sun, L., & Zhou, Y. (2011). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 94(6), 1872-1877.
The shaping and densification of silicon carbide while avoiding alumina as a sintering additive.
Rade, K., Novak, S., & Kobe, S. (2011). Journal of Materials Science and Engineering. A, 1(3A), 301.
Pressureless Sintering and Properties of Ti3AlC2.
Lu, X., & Zhou, Y. (2010). International journal of applied ceramic technology, 7(6), 744-751.

Composites

Wetting/drying cyclic effects on mechanical and physicochemical properties of quasi-isotopic flax/epoxy composites.
Sodoke, F. K., Toubal, L., & Laperrière, L. (2019). Polymer Degradation and Stability.
Effect of the exposition temperature on the behaviour of partially pyrolysed hybrid basalt fibre composites.
Chlup, Z., Černý, M., Strachota, A., Hadraba, H., Kácha, P., & Halasová, M. (2018). Composites Part B: Engineering 147, 122-127.
Low-temperature consolidation of high-strength TiB2 ceramic composites via grain-boundary engineering using Ni-W alloy.
Chlup, Z., Bača, Ľ., Hadraba, H., Kuběna, I., Roupcová, P., & Kováčová, Z. (2018). Materials Science and Engineering: A 738, 194-202.
Effect of oxidation and residual stress on mechanical properties of SiC seal coated C/SiC composite.
Patel, M., Kiran, M. P. S., Kumari, S., Singh, V., Singh, S., & Prasad, V. B. (2018). Ceramics International 44(2), 1633-1640
Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Al3Ti/Al Composites Produced In Situ by High Shearing Technology.
Zeng, Y., Himmler, D., Randelzhofer, P., & Körner, C. (2018). Advanced Engineering Materials 1800259.
An experimental investigation of the mechanical behavior and damage of thick laminated carbon/epoxy composite.
Djabali, A., Toubal, L., Zitoune, R., & Rechak, S. (2018). Composite Structures 184, 178-190.
Microstructure and mechanical properties study of slip-cast copper–alumina composites.
Stratigaki, M., Pabst, W., Nečina, V., Hajíček, M., & Gotsis, A. D. (2019). SN Applied Sciences 1(1), 40.
An experimental investigation of the mechanical behavior and damage of thick laminated carbon/epoxy composite.
Djabali, A., Toubal, L., Zitoune, R., & Rechak, S. (2018).Composite Structures, 184, 178-190.
Hygrothermal aging effects on mechanical and fatigue behaviors of a short-natural-fiber-reinforced composite.
Mejri, M., Toubal, L., Cuillière, J. C., & François, V. (2018).International Journal of Fatigue , 108, 96-108.
Insight into cytotoxicity of Mg nanocomposites using MTT assay technique.
Ong, T. H. D., Yu, N., Meenashisundaram, G. K., Schaller, B., & Gupta, M. (2017).Materials Science and Engineering: C , 78, 647-652.
Modelling of carbon nanotube dispersion and strengthening mechanisms in Al matrix composites prepared by high energy ball milling-powder metallurgy method.
Liu, Z. Y., Xiao, B. L., Wang, W. G., & Ma, Z. Y. (2017). Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing , 94, 189-198.
Mechanical properties of hybrid composites prepared by ice-templating of alumina.
Roleček, J., Salamon, D., & Chlup, Z. (2017).Journal of the European Ceramic Society.
Wear behaviour of CrB2+ 5 wt.% MoSi2 composite against cemented tungsten carbide (WC-Co) under dry reciprocative sliding condition.
Bhatt, B., Murthy, T. C., Nagaraj, A., Singh, K., Sonber, J. K., Sairam, K., … & Kain, V. (2017). Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 1-15.
Mechanical Properties of Supports and Half‐Cells for Solid Oxide Electrolysis Influenced by Alumina‐Zirconia Composites.
Charlas, B., Ni, D. W., Frandsen, H. L., Brodersen, K., & Chen, M. (2017).Fuel Cells, 17(2), 132-143.
Scratch Testing of Hot-Pressed Monolithic Chromium Diboride (CrB2) and CrB2+ MoSi2 Composite.
Bhatt, B., Murthy, T. C., Singh, K., Sashanka, A., Vishwanadh, B., Sonber, J. K., … & Kain, V. (2017)Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 26(10), 5043-5055.
Mechanical Properties of Supports and Half‐Cells for Solid Oxide Electrolysis Influenced by Alumina‐Zirconia Composites.
Charlas, B., Ni, D. W., Frandsen, H. L., Brodersen, K., & Chen, M. (2016). Fuel Cells.
Composites matching the properties of human cortical bones: The design of porous titanium-zirconia (Ti-ZrO 2) nanocomposites using polymethyl methacrylate powders.
Gain, A. K., Zhang, L., & Quadir, M. Z. (2016). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 662, 258-267.
Nanostructured HfC–SiC composites prepared by high-energy ball-milling and reactive spark plasma sintering.
Feng, L., Lee, S. H., Wang, H. L., & Lee, H. S. (2016). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 36(1), 235-238.
Fuzzy logic response to Young's modulus characterization of a flax–epoxy natural fiber composite.
Sodoke, K. F., Laperrière, L., Toubal, L., & Khakestar, R. S. (2016). Materials & Design, 89, 273-285.
Magnesium Powder Injection Molding (MIM) of Orthopedic Implants for Biomedical Applications.
Wolff, M., Schaper, J. G., Suckert, M. R., Dahms, M., Ebel, T., Willumeit-Römer, R., & Klassen, T. (2016). JOM, 68(4), 1191-1197.
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Yb2SiO5: A Promising Material for T/EBCs Applications.
Lu, M. H., Xiang, H. M., Feng, Z. H., Wang, X. Y., & Zhou, Y. C. (2016). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 99(4), 1404-1411.
Low‐Temperature Sintering of HfC/SiC Nanocomposites Using HfSi2‐C Additives.
Feng, L., Lee, S. H., & Yin, J. (2016). Journal of the American Ceramic Society.
Hygrothermal effects on fatigue behavior of quasi-isotropic flax/epoxy composites using principal component analysis.
Sodoke, F. K., Toubal, L., & Laperrière, L. (2016). Journal of Materials Science, 51(24), 10793-10805.
Theoretical prediction, preparation, and mechanical properties of YbB 6, a candidate interphase material for future UHTC f/UHTC composites.
Zhou, Y., Wang, X., Xiang, H., Feng, Z., & Wang, G. (2016). Journal of the European Ceramic Society.
Preparation of mullite-zirconia composites from waste foundry sand and alumina.
Xiang, R., Li, Y., Li, S., Li, Y., & Sang, S. (2015). Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 123(1441), 892-896.
Synthesis of an Al/Al 2 O 3 composite by severe plastic deformation.
Kunčická, L., Lowe, T. C., Davis, C. F., Kocich, R., & Pohludka, M. (2015). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 646, 234-241.
Effect of carbon nanotube orientation on mechanical properties and thermal expansion coefficient of carbon nanotube-reinforced aluminum matrix composites.
Liu, Z. Y., Xiao, B. L., Wang, W. G., & Ma, Z. Y. (2014). Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 27(5), 901-908.
High‐Temperature Creep Behavior of Dense SiOC‐Based Ceramic Nanocomposites: Microstructural and Phase Composition Effects.
Papendorf, B., Ionescu, E., Kleebe, H. J., Linck, C., Guillon, O., Nonnenmacher, K., & Riedel, R. (2013). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 96(1), 272-280.
Elastic behaviour of zirconium titanate-zirconia bulk composite materials at room and high temperature.
López-López, E., Erauw, J. P., Moreno, R., Cambier, F., & Baudín, C. (2013). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 33(15), 3195-3200.
Developing high-performance aluminum matrix composites with directionally aligned carbon nanotubes by combining friction stir processing and subsequent rolling.
Liu, Z. Y., Xiao, B. L., Wang, W. G., & Ma, Z. Y. (2013). Carbon, 62, 35-42.
On the influence of silica type on the structural integrity of dense La 9.33 Si 2 Ge 4 O 26 electrolytes for SOFCs.
Alves, C., Marcelo, T., Oliveira, F. A. C., Alves, L. C., Mascarenhas, J., & Trindade, B. (2013). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 33(12), 2251-2258.
Microstructure and mechanical properties of milled fibre/SiC multilayer composites prepared by tape casting and pressureless sintering.
Yang, W. S., Biamino, S., Padovano, E., Pavese, M., Chen, X., Fino, P., & Badini, C. (2013). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 588, 103-110.
Comparative assessment of Young’s modulus measurements of metal–ceramic composites using mechanical and non-destructive tests and micro-CT based computational modeling.
Węglewski, W., Bochenek, K., Basista, M., Schubert, T., Jehring, U., Litniewski, J., & Mackiewicz, S. (2013). Computational Materials Science, 77, 19-30.
Elastic properties and damping behavior of alumina–zirconia composites at room temperature.
Pabst, W., Gregorová, E., Malangré, D., & Hostaša, J. (2012). Ceramics International, 38(7), 5931-5939.
Microstructure and mechanical properties of short carbon fibre/SiC multilayer composites prepared by tape casting.
Yang, W. S., Biamino, S., Padovano, E., Fuso, L., Pavese, M., Marchisio, S., … & Badini, C. (2012). Composites Science and Technology, 72(6), 675-680.
Innovative metal-graphite composites as thermally conducting materials. In
Hutsch, T., Schubert, T., Schmidt, J., Weißgärber, T., & Kieback, B. (2010). Proceedings of the powder metallurgy world congress and exhibition. PM2010 (pp. 361-368).
Constrained sintering of a glass ceramic composite: I. Asymmetric laminate.
Ollagnier, J. B., Guillon, O., & Rödel, J. (2010). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 93(1), 74-81.
Effects of SiO2 formed on SiC filler particulates on the thermal and mechanical properties of a SiC/Si-CN composite.
Lee, S. H. (2010). Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 118(1384), 1163-1165.

Refractories

Temperature dependence of damping in silica refractories measured via the impulse excitation technique.
Gregorová, E., Pabst, W., Diblíková, P., & Nečina, V. (2018). Ceramics International 44(7), 8363-8373.
The potential usage of waste foundry sand from investment casting in refractory industry.
Xiang, R., Li, Y., Li, S., Xue, Z., He, Z., Ouyang, S., & Xu, N. (2019). Journal of Cleaner Production 211, 1322-1327.
The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of MgO-C refractories with recycling Si/SiC solid waste from photovoltaic industry.
Zhang, Y., Chen, J., Li, N., Wei, Y., Han, B., Cao, Y., & Li, G. (2018). Ceramics International.
Elucidating the role of Ti3AlC2 in low carbon MgO-C refractories: Antioxidant or alternative carbon source?
Chen, J., Li, N., Hubálková, J., & Aneziris, C. G. (2018). Journal of the European Ceramic Society 38(9), 3387-3394.
Effect of the phase transformation on fracture behaviour of fused silica refractories.
Dai, Y., Yin, Y., Xu, X., Jin, S., Li, Y., & Harmuth, H. (2018). Journal of the European Ceramic Society 38(16), 5601-5609.
Creep testing of carbon containing refractories under reducing conditions.
Stueckelschweiger, M., Gruber, D., Jin, S., & Harmuth, H. (2019). Ceramics International.
Matrix microstructure optimization of alumina-spinel castables and its effect on high temperature properties.
Wang, Y., Li, X., Chen, P., & Zhu, B. (2018). Ceramics International, 44(1), 857-868.
Mechanical behavior and thermal shock resistance of MgO-C refractories: Influence of graphite content.
Zhu, T., Li, Y., Sang, S., & Xie, Z. (2017). Ceramics International, 43(9), 7177-7183.
Fracture behavior of low carbon MgO–C refractories using the wedge splitting test.
Zhu, T., Li, Y., Sang, S., & Xie, Z. (2017).Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 37(4), 1789-1797.
Fracture behaviour and microstructure of refractory materials for steel ladle purging plugs in the system Al 2 O 3-MgO-CaO.
Long, B., Xu, G., Buhr, A., Jin, S., & Harmuth, H. (2017). Ceramics International.
Influence of carbon sources on nitriding process, microstructures and mechanical properties of Si 3 N 4 bonded SiC refractories.
Chen, J., Li, N., Wei, Y., Han, B., & Yan, W. (2017). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 37(4), 1821-1829.
Enhanced formation of magnesium silica hydrates (MSH) using sodium metasilicate and caustic magnesia in magnesia castables.
Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Xu, Y., Sang, S., & Jin, S. (2017).Ceramics International, 43(12), 9110-9116.
Estimation of Damage in Refractory Materials after Progressive Thermal Shocks with Resonant Frequency Damping Analysis.
Traon N., Tonnesen T., Telle R. (2016). Journal of Ceramic Science and Technology, 7(2), 165-172.
Effect of zirconia particle size on the properties of alumina-spinel castables.
Liu, Y., Han, B., Zhang, T., Yu, H., Yan, W., Wei, Y., & Li, N. (2016). Ceramics International, 42(15), 16961-16968.
Effect of ferrosilicon additive and sintering condition on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of reaction-bonded SiC refractories.
Chen, J., Li, N., Wei, Y., Han, B., & Yan, W. (2016). Ceramics International, 42(15), 17650-17658.
The relationship between the pore size distribution and the thermo-mechanical properties of high alumina refractory castables.
Li, Y., Li, X., Zhu, B., & Chen, P. (2016). International Journal of Materials Research, 107(3), 263-268.
Processing and Characterization of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Containing Alumina-Carbon Refractories Prepared by Nanocomposite Powder Technology.
Liang, F., Li, N., Liu, B., & He, Z. (2016). Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 47(3), 1661-1668.
Microstructure evolution during the heating process and its effect on the elastic properties of CAC-bonded alumina castables.
Wang, Y., Li, X., Zhu, B., & Chen, P. (2016). Ceramics International, 42(9), 11355-11362.
High-temperature Young’s moduli and dilatation behavior of silica refractories.
Pabst, W., Gregorová, E., Kloužek, J., Kloužková, A., Zemenová, P., Kohoutková, M., … & Všianský, D. (2016). Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 36(1), 209-220.
Temperature dependence of Young׳ s modulus of silica refractories.
Gregorová, E., Černý, M., Pabst, W., Esposito, L., Zanelli, C., Hamáček, J., & Kutzendörfer, J. (2015). Ceramics International, 41(1), 1129-1138.
Thermoelastic properties evolution and damping phenomena of Cameroonian calcined bauxite stabilized with calcium dialuminate refractory cement.
Tchamba, A. B., Elimbi, A., Mbessa, M., Melo, U. C., & Nzegge, O. M. (2015). Ceramics International, 41(1), 53-59.
Mechanical Properties and Thermal Shock Resistance of Alumina/Hexagonal Boron Nitride Composite Refractories.
Liang, F., Xue, Z., Zhao, L., Zhang, H., & Zhang, S. (2015). Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 46(9), 4335-4341.
Effect of Sodium on Microstructures and Thermoelastic Properties of Calcium Aluminate Cement–Bonded Refractories.
Alex, J., Vandeperre, L., Lee, W. E., Touzo, B., & Parr, C. (2015). Journal of the American Ceramic Society.
Simulation of refractory fracture as a tool for advanced material testing. In Advances in Science and Technology (Vol. 92, pp. 232-241).
Gruber, D., Jin, S. L., & Harmuth, H. (2014). Trans Tech Publications.
Influence of the Pore Shape on the Internal Friction of Refractory Castables. In
Traon, N., Tonnesen, T., Telle, R., Myszka, B., & Silva, R. (2014, February). Proceedings of the Unified International Technical Conference on Refractories (UNITECR 2013) (pp. 141-146). John Wiley & Sons, Inc..
Determination of Young’s modulus, fracture energy and tensile strength of refractories by inverse estimation of a wedge splitting procedure.
Jin, S., Gruber, D., & Harmuth, H. (2014). Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 116, 228-236.
Young’s modulus of magnesia-chrome refractories.
Wojsa, J., Podwórny, J., & Suwak, R. (2013). Materiały Ceramiczne/Ceramic Materials, 65(2), 151-155.
Thermal shock resistance of magnesia–chrome refractories—experimental and criterial evaluation.
Wojsa, J., Podwórny, J., & Suwak, R. (2013). Ceramics International, 39(1), 1-12.
Variation of Poisson's ratio of refractory materials with thermal shocks.
Podwórny, J., Wojsa, J., & Wala, T. (2011). Ceramics International, 37(7), 2221-2227.
Thermal shock damage in castables: Microstructural changes and evaluation by a damping method. In CFI.
Tonnesen, T., & Telle, R. (2007). Ceramic forum international (Vol. 84, No. 9). Göller.

Building materials

Comparison Study of Dynamic Elastic Moduli of Cement Mortar and No-cement Slag Based Cementitious Mortar Activated with Calcined Dolomite with Impulse Excitation Technique.
Djayaprabha, H. S., Chang, T. P., & Shih, J. Y. (2018). MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 186, p. 02004).
Correlation of damage after first cycle with overall fatigue resistance of refractory castable concrete.
Andreev, K., Shetty, N., De Smedt, M., Yin, Y., & Verstrynge, E. (2019). Construction and Building Materials 206, 531-539.
Experimental Investigation of Fly Ash and Water Content on the Internal Friction of Concrete.
Popov, I., Chang, T. P., Rossikhin, Y., & Shitikova, M. (2017).
Implications of exposure to high temperatures for stone cladding requirements of three Portuguese granites regarding the use of dowel–hole anchoring systems.
Pires, V., Rosa, L. G., & Dionísio, A. (2014). Construction and Building Materials, 64, 440-450.
Comparison of Young’s Moduli of Engineered Stones Using Different Test Methods. In
dos Santos, J. P. L., Amaral, P. M., Diogo, A. C., & Rosa, L. G. (2013). Key Engineering Materials (Vol. 548, pp. 220-230). Trans Tech Publications.
Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of concrete at high temperatures: Experimental investigations.
Bahr, O., Schaumann, P., Bollen, B., & Bracke, J. (2013). Materials & Design, 45, 421-429.
Effect of dowel Fixing Conditions on Anchorage Rupture Loads and Rupture Angles of two Portuguese Granites.
Pires, V., Rosa, L. G., Infante, V., Amaral, P. M., & Pacheco, A. (2012). Young, 105(11.01), 8-93.
Temperature effects on mechanical behaviour of engineered stones.
dos Santos, J. L., Rosa, L. G., & Amaral, P. M. (2011). Construction and Building Materials, 25(1), 171-174.
Damage assessment in reinforced concrete using spectral and temporal nonlinear vibration techniques.
Van Den Abeele, K., & De Visscher, J. (2000). Cement and Concrete Research, 30(9), 1453-1464.

Coatings

Tunable properties of (Ho x Y 1-x) 2 SiO 5 as damage self-monitoring environmental/thermal barrier coating candidates.
Tian, Z., Zheng, L., Hu, W., Sun, L., Zhang, J., & Wang, J. (2019). Scientific reports 9(1), 415.
Towards thermal barrier coating application for rare earth silicates RE2SiO5 (RE= La, Nd, Sm, Eu, and Gd).
Tian, Z., Zhang, J., Zhang, T., Ren, X., Hu, W., Zheng, L., & Wang, J. (2019). Journal of the European Ceramic Society 39(4), 1463-1476
Effect of Atomization Gases on the Elastic Modulus of Thermal-sprayed NiCr Coatings.
Guanglin, N., Yiwang, B., Detian, W., & Xiaogen, L. (2018). Rare Metal Materials and Engineering , 47(4), 1025-1030.
An enhanced formulation to determine Young's and shear moduli of thin films by means of Impulse Excitation Technique.
Slim, M. F., Alhussein, A., Sanchette, F., Guelorget, B., & François, M. (2017).Thin Solid Films, 631, 172-179.
Stiffness of Plasma Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings.
Paul, S. (2017).Coatings, 7(5), 68.
On the determination of Young’s modulus of thin films with impulse excitation technique.
Slim, M. F., Alhussein, A., Billard, A., Sanchette, F., & François, M. (2017).Journal of Materials Research, 32(3), 497-511.
Measurement of Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of thin coatings using impact excitation and depth-sensing indentation.
Maxwell, A. S., Owen-Jones, S., & Jennett, N. M. (2004). Review of scientific instruments, 75(4), 970-975.
Validated measurement of Young's modulus, Poisson ratio, and thickness for thin coatings by combining instrumented nanoindentation and acoustical measurements.
Jennett, N. M., Aldrich-Smith, G., & Maxwell, A. S. (2004). Journal of materials research, 19(01), 143-148.
Young’s modulus of bioactive glass coated oral implants: porosity corrected bulk modulus versus resonance frequency analysis.
Schrooten, J., Roebben, G., & Helsen, J. A. (1999). Scripta materialia, 41(10), 1047-1053.

Varia

Moisture effects on the material properties of a Jute/Epoxy laminate: Impulse excitation technique contribution.
Toubal, L., Zitoune, R., Collombet, F., & Gleizes, N. (2018). Journal of Natural Fibers 15(1), 39-52
Isolated and modulated effects of topology and material type on the mechanical properties of additively manufactured porous biomaterials.
Hedayati, R., Ahmadi, S. M., Lietaert, K., Pouran, B., Li, Y., Weinans, H., … & Zadpoor, A. A. (2018). Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials 79, 254-263.
Mechanisms of the complex thermo-mechanical behavior of polymer glass across a wide range of temperature variations.
Liu, W., & Zhang, L. (2018). Polymers 10(10), 1153.
Strength, elasticity and the limits of energy dissipation in two related sea urchin spines with biomimetic potential.
Lauer, C., Sillmann, K., Haußmann, S., & Nickel, K. G. (2018). Bioinspiration & biomimetics 14(1), 016018.
Resonating Shell: A Spherical-Omnidirectional Ultrasound Transducer for Underwater Sensor Networks.
Sadeghpour, S., Meyers, S., Kruth, J. P., Vleugels, J., Kraft, M., & Puers, R. (2019).Sensors 19(4), 757.
Effect of isothermal aging on microstructure, electrical resistivity and damping properties of Sn–Ag–Cu solder.
Gain, A. K., & Zhang, L. (2017). Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 28(13), 9363-9370.
Structure and viscosity of phase‐separated BaO–SiO2 glasses.
Gueguen, Y., Houizot, P., Célarié, F., Chen, M., Hirata, A., Tan, Y., … & Rouxel, T. (2017). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 100(5), 1982-1993.
Effect of Al 2 O 3 content on the mechanical and interdiffusional properties of ion-exchanged Na-aluminosilicate glasses.
Ragoen, C., Sen, S., Lambricht, T., & Godet, S. (2017). Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 458, 129-136.
Parametric study on factors influencing the stiffness of honeycomb sandwich panels using impulse excitation technique.
Surya Kiran, M. P., Balasundar, I., Gopinath, K., & Raghu, T. (2017). Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials, 109963621668664
Fatigue life and residual strength of a short-natural-fiber-reinforced plastic vs Nylon.
Mejri, M., Toubal, L., Cuillière, J. C., & François, V. (2017). Composites Part B: Engineering, 110, 429-441.
Fatigue analysis of metals using damping parameter.
Mortezavi, V., Haghshenas, A., Khonsari, M. M., & Bollen, B. (2016). International Journal of Fatigue, 91, 124-135.
Impulse Excitation Technique IET as a non-destructive method for determining changes during the gelcasting process.
Psiuk, B., Wiecinska, P., Lipowska, B., Pietrzak, E., & Podwórny, J. (2016). Ceramics International, 42(3), 3989-3996.
Nondestructive evaluation of high-temperature elastic modulus of nuclear graphite using an impulse excitation method.
Kim, E. S., Kim, M. H., & Kim, Y. W. (2015). High Temperatures–High Pressures, 44(4). Fuchs, B., & Körner, C. (2014).
Mesh resolution consideration for the viability prediction of lost salt cores in the high pressure die casting process.
Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics, an International Journal, 14(1), 24-30.
Modelling, fabrication and development of GaN-based sensors and substrates for high strain environments (Doctoral dissertation, University of Bath).
Edwards, M. (2012).