journal article·2025-08

Effects of Particle Characteristics on the Fracture Behavior of A359/SiC Composites Based on a Micromechanical Method

Peiyao Sheng, Wei Sun, Yi Cui, Jundi Wang

Applied Composite Materials· Volume 32· Issue 4
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