Using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT), the structural, elastic and electronic properties of two typical strengthening precipitates, namely θ(Al2Cu) and S (Al 2CuMg), in Al-Cu-Mg series alloys are investigated. The optimized structural parameters including lattice constants and atomic coordinates are in good agreement with experimental values. The calculated cohesive energies and formation enthalpies show that θphase exhibits a higher structural stability relative to S phase, while the latter presents a stronger alloying ability relative to the...