Special issue on materials in demanding environments (original) (raw)

This special issue presents a collection of 12 scientific papers focusing on advances in the modeling and testing of engineering materials, both metallic and non-metallic, under demanding environmental conditions. Key contributions include studies on indentation in silicon carbide, mechanical characterization of aluminum nanocomposites, and the behavior of cement-based materials at elevated temperatures. The issue highlights the significance of coupled physical, chemical, and mechanical degradation mechanisms, stemming from work presented at two recent symposia.