OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Materials Testing is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Seagull optimization algorithm for solving real-world design optimization problems	88
Structural, electronic and thermodynamic investigation of Ag₂GdSi, Ag₂GdSn and Ag₂Gd Pb Heusler alloys: First-principles calculations	86
Sine-cosine optimization algorithm for the conceptual design of automobile components	78
Butterfly optimization algorithm for optimum shape design of automobile suspension components	77
The equilibrium optimization algorithm and the response surface-based metamodel for optimal structural design of vehicle components	73
Optimum design of automobile components using lattice structures for additive manufacturing	70
Effect of particles on tensile and bending properties of jute epoxy composites	58
The spotted hyena optimization algorithm for weight-reduction of automobile brake components	41
Comparison of the arithmetic optimization algorithm, the slime mold optimization algorithm, the marine predators algorithm, the salp swarm algorithm for real-world engineering applications	37
Optimal design of automobile structures using moth-flame optimization algorithm and response surface methodology	36
Hunger games search algorithm for global optimization of engineering design problems	34
Taguchi optimization of surface roughness in grinding of cryogenically treated AISI 5140 steel	32
The mine blast algorithm for the structural optimization of electrical vehicle components	31
A new hybrid artificial hummingbird-simulated annealing algorithm to solve constrained mechanical engineering problems	30
Manta ray foraging optimization algorithm and hybrid Taguchi salp swarm-Nelder–Mead algorithm for the structural design of engineering components	24
Gradient-based optimizer for economic optimization of engineering problems	24
African vultures optimization algorithm for optimization of shell and tube heat exchangers	24
Multi-objective optimization of build orientation considering support structure volume and build time in laser powder bed fusion	20
Artificial gorilla troops algorithm for the optimization of a fine plate heat exchanger	17
Microstructural characteristics and tensile properties of gas tungsten constricted arc (GTCA) welded Inconel 718 superalloy sheets for aeroengine components	17
Cheetah optimization algorithm for optimum design of heat exchangers	16
Influence of various procedures for the determination of flow curves on the predictive accuracy of numerical simulations for mechanical joining processes	16
Light-weight design of automobile suspension components using topology and shape optimization techniques	15
Influence of carbon and glass fiber reinforced composite adhesive on the strength of adhesively bonded joints	15
Friction stir welding for manufacturing of a light weight combat aircraft structure	15

Composite disc optimization using hunger games search optimization algorithm	15
Statistical evaluation of fatigue tests using maximum likelihood	15
A novel hybrid flow direction optimizer-dynamic oppositional based learning algorithm for solving complex constrained mechanical design problems	15
A multi-strategy boosted prairie dog optimization algorithm for global optimization of heat exchangers	14
3D Printing of automobile spoilers using MCDM techniques	14
Improvement of the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of polyurethane adhesives with nanoparticles and their application to Al/Al honeycomb sandwich panels	13
Hybrid Taguchi-Lévy flight distribution optimization algorithm for solving real-world design optimization problems	13
Mechanical properties of wire arc additive manufactured carbon steel cylindrical component made by cold metal transferred arc welding process	13
Alumina catalyst waste utilization for aluminum-based composites using the friction stir process	13
Characterization of a low-alloy steel component produced with wire arc additive manufacturing process using metal-cored wire	13
A Nelder Mead-infused INFO algorithm for optimization of mechanical design problems	13
A novel generalized normal distribution optimizer with elite oppositional based learning for optimization of mechanical engineering problems	12
Effect of extrusion ratio and die angle on the microstructure of an AA6063/SiC composite	12
Tensile shear fracture load bearing capability, softening of HAZ and microstructural characteristics of resistance spot welded DP-1000 steel joints	12
Reptile search algorithm and kriging surrogate model for structural design optimization with natural frequency constraints	11
A novel hybrid marine predators-Nelder-Mead optimization algorithm for the optimal design of engineering problems	11
Optimum design of a seat bracket using artificial neural networks and dandelion optimization algorithm	11
Microstructure, tensile properties and fracture toughness of friction stir welded AA7075-T651 aluminium alloy joints	11
Experimental investigation of the impact behavior of glass/epoxy composite materials with the natural fiber layer	11
Characterization of Fe₂B layers on ASTM A1011 steel and modeling of boron diffusion	11
Strain-rate dependent material properties of selective laser melted AlSi10Mg and AlSi3.5Mg2.5	10
Taguchi optimization of surface roughness in grinding of cryogenically treated AISI 5140 steel	9
Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Behavior of Additively Manufactured Steel: A Review (Part 1)	9
Effect of process parameters on mechanical properties of additive manufactured SMP structures based on FDM	9
Turning machinability of alloyed ductile iron compared to forged EN 1.7131 steel	9
A comparative analysis of the queuing search algorithm, the sine-cosine algorithm, the ant lion algorithm to determine the optimal weight design problem of a spur gear drive system	9
Effect of rotational speed on the microstructure and mechanical properties of rotary friction welded AISI 1018/AISI 1020 asymmetrical joints	9
Vibration damping capacity of deep cryogenic treated AISI 4140 steel shaft supported by rolling element bearings	9
Effect of cryogenic treatment holding time on mechanical and microstructural properties of Sverker 21 steel	9
Fracture characterization and modeling of Gyroid filled 3D printed PLA structures	9
Analysis of the electrical discharge machining (EDM) performance on Ramor 550 armor steel	9
Effect of diffusion bonding time on microstructure and mechanical properties of dissimilar Ti6Al4V titanium alloy and AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel joints	9
Effects of adding Ni and Co on microstructure and gamma prime phase stability in Ni superalloy Inconel 738 with 1 wt.-% Al	8
The effect of SiC content on microstructural and tribological properties of sintered B₄C and SiC reinforced Al–Cu–Mg–Si matrix hybrid composites	8
Effect of austenitizing temperatures on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AISI 9254 steel	8
Low-velocity single and repeated impact behavior of 3D printed honeycomb cellular panels	8
Optimization of flank wear and surface roughness during turning of AISI 304 stainless steel using the Taguchi method	8
Low velocity impact response of sandwich composites with hybrid glass/natural fiber face-sheet and PET foam core	8
Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of modified hypereutectic high chromium cast iron	8
A novel graphene-based Fe₃O₄ nanocomposite for magnetic particle inspection	8
Effect of reinforcement particle amounts on dry sliding wear behavior of shot-peened SiC/A356 composites	8
Investigations on microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir welded AA 2024-T351	8
Fatigue Life and Stress Analysis of the Crankshaft of a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine under Variable Forces and Speeds	8
Microstructure and strain rate-dependent deformation behavior of PBF-EB Ti6Al4V lattice structures	8
Finite element modeling of glass particle reinforced epoxy composites under uniaxial compression and sliding wear	8
Residual stress evaluation during RSW of DP600 sheet steel	8
Experimental and numerical investigation of cutting forces during turning of cylindrical AISI 4340 steel specimens	8
Effect of graphene nanoplatelets on mechanical and impact properties of an aramid/glass-reinforced epoxy composite	8
Effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties of 3D printed polylactic acid parts	8
Application of machine vision-based NDT technology in ceramic surface defect detection – a review	8

Quality optimization of FDM-printed (fused deposition modeling) components based on differential scanning calorimetry	7
Mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of a friction stir processed magnesium alloy composite AZ31B–SiC	7
Corrosion behavior of a new 25Cr-3Ni-7Mn-0.66 N duplex stainless steel in artificial seawater	7
Experimental and numerical investigation of crashworthiness performance for optimal automobile structures using response surface methodology and oppositional based learning differential evolution algo	7
Effects of raster angle in single- and multi-oriented layers for the production of polyetherimide (PEI/ULTEM 1010) parts with fused deposition modelling	7
Surface roughness prediction of wire electric discharge machining (WEDM)-machined AZ91D magnesium alloy using multilayer perceptron, ensemble neural network, and evolving product-unit neural network	7
Effects of sections added to multi-cell square tubes on crash performance	7
Low-speed impact behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer-based glass, carbon, and glass/carbon hybrid composites	7
Mechanical behavior of pressurized composite pipes made of various materials	7
Optimization of constrained mechanical design problems using the equilibrium optimization algorithm	7
Mechanical and thermal properties of PVC and polyurethane foam hybrid composites	7
Design and optimization of an electromechanical actuator for the latch of a foldable vehicle seat	7
Effect of vibration and cutting zone temperature on surface topography during hybrid cooling/lubrication assisted machining of Vanadis 10	7
Properties of different TIG coatings of Stellite on the Hardox 450 and St 52 steel	6
Bilayer growth kinetics and tribological characterization of boronized AISI M2 steel	6
Mitigation of heat treatment distortion of AA 7075 aluminum alloy by deep cryogenic processing using the Navy C-ring test	6
Thermoforming behavior of 3D-printed PLA sheets	6
Effect of substrate surface roughness on the wear of molybdenum disulphate coated rolling contact bearings	6
Influence of alumina whisker or nano-carbon contents on the microstructure and mechanical properties of CuZrTiAlNi refractory high entropy alloy composites	6
An approach for obtaining surface residual stress based on indentation test and strain measurement	6
New alloy development from modified cast Ni-base superalloy GTD-111 with additions of Al, Ni and/or Co prepared by vacuum arc melting process	6
Measurement of tensile mechanical properties of fiber reinforced plastic rebars by 3D digital image correlation	6
Tribological behaviour of industrial waste based agave sisalana/glass fiber reinforced hybrid composites for marine applications	6
Systematic approach for the characterization of additive manufactured and injection molded short carbon fiber-reinforced polymers under tensile loading	6
Effect of ultrasonic melt treatment on the tribological behavior of 7075 aluminum alloy	6
Determination of stress concentration factors for shafts under tension	6
Experimental investigation of mechanical properties of PLA, ABS, and PETG 3-d printing materials using fused deposition modeling technique	6
Defects and post-manufac- turing processes of additively manufactured steels: A Review (Part 2)	6
Wear and microstructural properties of coatings on Weldox 700 steel	6
Application of a modular topology optimization framework to an aerospace bracket design	6
Experimental and numerical investigation of the thrust force and temperature generation during a drilling process	5
Kinetic characterization of boride layers formed on AISI 316 stainless steel	5
A hybrid engineering algorithm of the seeker algorithm and particle swarm optimization	5
Short term tribological behavior of ceramic and polyethylene biomaterials for hip prosthesis	5
Effect of double-sided friction stir welding on the mechanical and microstructural characteristics of AA5754 aluminium alloy	5
Evaluation of S-N curves including failure probabilities using short-time procedures	5
Mechanical properties and wear-corrosion resistance of a new compound extrusion process for magnesium alloy AZ61	5
Wear behavior of rice straw powder in automotive brake pads	5
Numerically modeling spring back and spring go amounts and bending deformations of Cr-Mo alloyed sheet material	5
Wear and corrosion behavior of Mg-based alloy reinforced with TiC and ZrC particles	5
Mechanical behavior of a friction welded AA6013/AA7075 beam	5
Dynamic recrystallization of friction welded AISI 316 stainless steel joints	5
Influence of fiber weight ratio on the mechanical and water absorption performance of borassus/epoxy composites	5
Effects of MgO Powder addition on mechanical, physical and thermal properties of Al waste bagasse composite	5
Mechanical behavior of AA5083/AA6061 friction stir welds using modal analysis	5
Effect of shielding gas combination on microstructure and mechanical properties of MIG welded stainless steel 316	5
Mechanical properties of dissimilar Ti-Al resistance spot welds	5
Effect of Cloisite 15A on the mechanical properties of an abaca-based composite	5
Measurement of the deformation and strain of AZ31B magnesium alloy under quasi-static complex loading	5
Surface quality improvement at selective laser melting AlSi₁₀Mg by optimizing single point diamond turning parameters	5
Effects of asymmetric tooth profile on single-tooth stiffness of polymer gears	5
Effect of TIG welding parameters in joining grade 2 pure titanium	5
Numerical and experimental formability analysis of aluminum 3105 sandwich panels produced by continuous hot-press forming	5
Effect of tool diameter ratio on the microstructural characteristics of a solid-state processed aluminum based metal matrix composite	5
Metallurgical characterization of mechanically alloyed MoNiAl-WC reinforced Fe matrix composite	5
Ultrasonic testing and evaluation of moisture-dependent elastic properties of fir wood	4
Enhancing a twist beam suspension system conceptual design using population-based optimization methods	4
Effect of tempering temperature on mechanical properties and microstructure of AISI 4140 and AISI 4340 tempered steels	4
Ultrasonic testing and evaluation of moisture-dependent elastic properties of fir wood	4
Heat source model for electron beam welding of nickel-based superalloys	4
Capability of martensitic low transformation temperature welding consumables for increasing the fatigue strength of high strength steel joints	4
Prediction and optimization of thrust force during the drilling of AISI 2080 steel	4
Effect of heat treatment on the electrical and mechanical properties of a Cu–Ni–Si cast alloy	4
Early stage crack detection in mechanically joined steel/aluminum joints by condition monitoring	4
Effect of impact source on detection quality in impact echo testing of sleeve grouting	4
Effect of local heat treatment on residual stresses in an in-service repair welded pipeline	4
Effects of chromic acid anodizing on fatigue behavior of 7050 T7451 aluminum alloy	4
Microstructure analysis and mechanical properties of electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB)-manufactured γ-titanium aluminide (TiAl) at elevated temperatures	4
Corrosion behavior of the heat affected zone in a 316 L pipeline weld	4
Microstructure of a chrome-boriding of induction hardened DIN Ck 45 steel	4
Producing non-dendritic A356 and A380 feedstocks: Evaluation of the effects of cooling slope casting parameters	4
Effects of laser and GMA hybrid welding parameters on shape, residual stress and deformation of HSLA steel welds	4
Characterisation of a wire arc additive manufactured 308L stainless steel cylindrical component	4
Bending strength of ceramic compounds bonded with silicate-based glass solder	4
Effect of deep cryogenic treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of a CoCrFeNiMo medium-entropy alloy	4
XRD investigation of the Cu and Mn effects on the oxide scale of hot rolled AISI 304L stainless steel after annealing and shot-blasting	4
Biocompatibility of biomaterials and test methods: a review	4
Theoretical evaluation of abrasive wear behavior of B₄C/ FeCrC coating layer evaluated by a Taguchi approach	4
Precipitated phase in the β phase of IN783 alloy	4
Microstructure and mechanical properties of 6082-T6 aluminum alloy–zinc coated steel braze-welded joints	4

Effect of micro and nano-sized ZrSiO₄ particles on the friction and wear properties of polymer matrix composites	4
Laser and TIG welding of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V parts	4
Effects of deep cryogenic treatment with different holding times on the mechanical properties of Al 7050-T7451 alloy friction stir welding	4
Finite element analysis and design optimization of a non-circular sandwich composite deep submarine pressure hull	4
Optimum design of a composite drone component using slime mold algorithm	4
Effect of Y addition on the structural transformation and thermal stability of Ti-22Al-25Nb alloy produced by mechanical alloying	4
Additive manufacturing of hexagonal lattice structures: tensile tests and validation	4
Material flow and mechanical properties of friction stir welded AA 5052-H32 and AA6061-T6 alloys with Sc interlayer	4
A novel hybrid water wave optimization algorithm for solving complex constrained engineering problems	4
Wear properties of WC–Co and WC–CoCr coatings applied by HVOF technique on different steel substrates	4
Corrosion resistance, thermal diffusivity and mechanical properties of Ni–SiO₂ nanocomposite coatings on a 316 stainless steel for heat exchanger applications	4
Tribological and adhesion properties of microwave-assisted borided AISI 316L steel	4
Effect of laser welding speed on pore formation in AA 6061 T6 alloy	4
Mechanical properties and fatigue behavior of CO₂laser beam welded armor steel joints	4
Overview of friction welding processes for different metallic materials	4
Experimental determination and numerical modeling of the stiffness of a fastener	4
Steel shot peening effects on friction stir welded AA2014-T6 aluminum alloys	4
A novel hybrid Fick’s law algorithm-quasi oppositional–based learning algorithm for solving constrained mechanical design problems	3
Effects of grain size on the performance of brake linings with Al₂O₃ additives	3
Comparison of notch fabrication methods on the impact strength of FDM-3D-printed PLA specimens	3
Enhancing a twist beam suspension system conceptual design using population-based optimization methods	3
Effect of casting modification materials on cutting forces of an Al12Si alloy used in aircraft technology	3
Effect of post-weld heat treatment on microstructure and corrosion properties of multi-layer super duplex stainless steel welds	3
Effect of laser welding speed on pore formation in AA 6061 T6 alloy	3
Sine-cosine optimization algorithm for the conceptual design of automobile components	3
Effect of Re and Ru additions on morphology and long-term stability of gamma prime particles in new modified superalloys prepared by a vacuum arc melting process	3
Nugget formation, microstructural features and strength of resistance spot welded cold-rolled dual-phase steel lap joints for automotive applications	3
Optimum design of automobile components using lattice structures for additive manufacturing	3
Influence of nozzle temperature and volumetric filling on the mechanical properties of 3D-printed PEEK	3
Mechanical behavior of composite parts joined through different processes	3
Effect of copper or carbon fiber addition to the 3D printing of polylactid samples	3
Influence of electron beam welding parameters on the weld seam geometry of Inconel 718 at low feed rates	3
Mechanical properties of a 7075-T6 aluminum alloy at elevated temperatures	3
Effect of heat treatment on corrosion and ultrasonic cavitation erosion resistance of AlSi10MnMg alloy	3
In situ corrosion fatigue life of 2198-T8 Al–Li alloy based on tests and DIC technique	3
Influence of tool plunging rate on mechanical properties and microstructure of friction stir welded DMR249A high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel butt joints	3
Adhesive wear behavior of gas tungsten arc welded FeB-FeMo-C coatings	3
Multi-material additive manufacturing: investigation of the combined use of ABS and PLA in the same structure	3
Wear resistance and microstructural evaluation of a hardfacing welded S355J2 steel pipe piles	3
Notch (stress concentration) factor estimation of a cylinder under internal pressure using different approaches	3
Friction and wear properties of heavy load truck composite brake linings	3
Online monitoring of 3D printing of steel via optical emission spectroscopy	3
Effects of process parameters on strengthening mechanisms of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg	3
Influence of peroxide cross-linking temperature and time on mechanical, physical and thermal properties of polyethylene	3
Fine structure of low-carbon steel after electrolytic plasma treatment	3
Electrical contact performance of various electro-deposited graphene reinforced silver-based nanocomposites	3
Multiaxial fatigue behavior of a 2198-T8 Al–Li alloy under proportional and nonproportional loading	3
Mechanical and tribological properties of a WC-based HVOF spray coated brake disc	3
Improving the wear resistance of the magnesium alloy WE43 by cold sprayed Ni–Al₂O₃ and Ni–Zn–Al₂O₃ coatings	3
Effect of the temperature gradient on hot cracking susceptibility for electron beam welding Alloy 247 LC	3
Effect of ultra-high boron additions on microstructure and mechanical properties on high chromium steel	3
Comparison between laser and TIG welding of electron beam melted Ti6Al4V parts	3
Effect of the cooling process on the mechanical properties and microstructural behavior of extruded AZ31 and AM50 Mg alloys	3
Tearing defect maps for the deep drawing of AISI 304 rectangular cups	3
Improving the fatigue life of produced dental implants by the thread-rolling process	3
Tension and compression moduli characterization of a bimodular ceramic-fiber reinforced SiO₂ aerogel composite	3
Effect of tool rotational speed and position on mechanical and microstructural properties of friction stir welded dissimilar alloys AZ31B Mg and Al6061	3
Long term heating effects at 1173 K and 1273 K on microstructural rejuvenation in various modified alloys based on GTD-111	3
Improvement of incremental sheet metal forming with the help of a pressurised fluid system	3
Characterization of dual phase boride coatings on Sverker 3 steel and simulation of boron diffusion	3
Ultra-high frequency induction and conventional sintering of Al-SiO₂ composites: A comparative study	3
Fatigue behavior of bolted boreholes under various preloads	3
Wear resistance of HVOF sprayed NiSiCrFeB, WC-Co/NiSiCrFeB, WC-Co, and WC-Cr₃C₂-Ni rice harvesting blades	3
Effect of carbides on the wear resistance of white cast iron alloyed with 12.7 wt.-% Cr and nickel	3
Performance assessments of the material for the traction motor cores of an electric racing kart	3
Effect of the welding parameters on the surface morphology of resistance spot welded AISI 304 stainless steel joints	3
Butterfly optimization algorithm for optimum shape design of automobile suspension components	3
Microstructure and mechanical properties of AISI 304/DUROSTAT 500 steel double-sided TIG welds	3
Effect of calcination and sintering temperature on porosity and microstructure of porcelain tiles	3
Development of morphology and lattice misfit in modified Ni-base superalloy with Al, Co and Ni additions	3
Hydrothermal and cerium salt sealing of a 6061 aluminum alloy	3
Dynamic response and damage assessment of spherical robot GFRP spherical shell under low velocity impact	3
Evaluation of the plastic deformation behavior of modified 100Cr6 steels with increased fractions of retained austenite using cyclic indentation tests	3
High-speed tensile tests on high-manganese steel at low temperatures	3
Comparison of FDM-printed and compression molded tensile samples	3
Microstructure evolution and properties of a laser cladded Ni-Based WC reinforced composite coating	3
Investigation of in situ synthesized TiB₂ particles in iron-based composite coatings processed by hybrid submerged arc welding	3
Effect of tempering temperature on impact energy of AISI 410 martensitic stainless steel at low temperatures	3
Cutting parameters optimization of hybrid fiber composite during drilling	3
Design and analysis of a pressure vessel according to EU 2014/29	3
Finite element method analysis of a linear friction welded Ti6Al4V alloy	3
Mechanical behavior of composite pipes joined with non-embedded and embedded adhesive layers	3
Identification of the concrete damage degree based on the principal component analysis of acoustic emission signals and neural networks	3
The mine blast algorithm for the structural optimization of electrical vehicle components	3
The equilibrium optimization algorithm and the response surface-based metamodel for optimal structural design of vehicle components	3
Health detection techniques for historic structures	3
Characterization of hydrogen in a high strength aluminum alloy	3
Effect of welding current on properties of activated gas tungsten arc super duplex stainless steel welds	3