@misc{9226845,
  abstract     = {{The improvement of the structural properties in crystalline materials is of critical importance for an efficient use of natural resources and a circular economy. It has been found that these properties can be altered through severe plastic deformation. Bimodal harmonic structured (bHS) materials is a new class of materials having specified topological arrangement of coarse- and ultra-fine grains. Experiments of this architectural microstructure have been shown to increase the mechanical performance of the material.

In this thesis, finite-element simulations of a tensile specimen of bHS material are analysed to investigate the micro-mechanical mechanisms of plastic deformation. The 2D bHS-model captured the expected behaviour of increased ductility, toughness and strength. Shedding a light on the mechanisms behind the excellent performance of bHS materials reveals an increase in yield stress and an ability to delay strain localization.}},
  author       = {{Osman Hussein, Diiriye}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Finite element analysis of harmonic structured materials}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}