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Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) with Predictable and Controlled Gradient Profiles: Computational Modelling and Realisation

G. Mattei^1,2, A. Tirella^1,2, A. Ahluwalia^1,2

1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry and Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 2 - 56126 Pisa, Italy. Fax: +39 (0)502217866; Tel:+39 (0)502217814
2 Interdepartmental Research Center "E. Piaggio", Faculty of Engineering, University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 2 - 56126 Pisa, Italy. Fax:+39 (0)502217051; Tel:+39 (0)502217056