A computational framework is presented to evaluate the shape as well as non-shape (parameter) sensitivity of nite thermo-inelastic deformations using the continuum sensitivity method (CSM). Weak sensitivity equations are developed for the large thermo-mechanical deformation of hyperelastic thermoviscoplastic materials that are consistent with the kinematic, constitutive, contact and thermal ana...

Composites consisting of Mg and MgB2 phases were fabricated by liquid-metal infiltration following two routes. First, a preform of MgB2 powders was pressure infiltrated at 800 °C with liquid Mg, which was subsequently solidified. Second, a preform of B powders was pressure infiltrated with liquid Mg at 700 °C, resulting in partial, in situ formation of the MgB2 phase. Subsequent annealing at 95...