Post-Fire Mechanical Properties and Hardness of 5083 and 6082 Aluminum Alloys

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. T. Summers ◽  
R. D. Matulich ◽  
Scott W. Case ◽  
Brian Lattimer
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Primary Aluminum ◽  
Fire Exposure ◽  
Passenger Rail ◽  
Structural Applications

Aluminum alloys are being increasingly used in lightweight transportation applications such as naval vessels and passenger rail. The primary aluminum alloys considered are Al-Mg (5xxx) and Al-Mg-Si (6xxx) due to their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability. A major concern in the use of aluminum alloys for lightweight structural applications is fire exposure. Aluminum mechanical properties begin to significantly degrade at temperatures above 300°C. After fire exposure, structural integrity will be governed by the residual, post-fire strength of the aluminum. However, scarce data is available regarding the post-fire mechanical response. The post-fire mechanical properties were characterized for several aluminum alloys: 5083-H116, 6082-T651 plate, and 6082-T6 extrusion. The alloys were exposed to elevated temperatures in a furnace to simulate a fire environment. Tension tests were performed to determine the mechanical response of the alloys. Vickers hardness measurements were also performed on specimens exposed for varying durations and temperatures to quantify the time and temperature-dependent behavior. The observed behaviors were explained in relation to the microstructural strengthening mechanisms for each alloy. Correlations were developed between the mechanical properties and Vickers hardness indentations.

The Characterization and Conservation of Aged Aluminum Alloys: Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion House

2002 ◽  
Vol 712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen A. Trentelman ◽  
James Ashby ◽  
William T. Donlon
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Primary Aluminum ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Age Hardening ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Visual Appearance ◽  
Henry Ford ◽  
Buckminster Fuller ◽  
Cladding Layers

ABSTRACTThe Dymaxion House is a unique historic dwelling structure designed by Buckminster Fuller. Built in the 1940s, the house was constructed of modern materials, most notably aluminum, which formed the walls, roof and many of the structural elements. The challenge faced in reconstructing the Dymaxion House at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village was to preserve the original structure as much as possible while simultaneously accommodating the needs of exhibition (i.e. to restore the visual appearance and ensure sufficient structural integrity to allow the entrance of visitors). The primary aluminum alloys used in the house are equivalent to the modern alloy designations 2014 and 2024; both extruded forms and Alclad sheets were used. The alloy composition, age-hardening characteristics, cladding layers, grain structure and corrosion products of the aged aluminum components of the Dymaxion House have been studied. The results of these studies were used in consultation with conservators, engineers and corrosion scientists to determine the most appropriate course of treatment.

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of the Newly Developed Steel (Low C 18Cr-11Ni-3Cu-Mo-Nb-B-N) After Aging Treatment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nao Otaki ◽  
Tomoaki Hamaguchi ◽  
Takahiro Osuki ◽  
Yuhei Suzuki ◽  
Masaki Ueyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Rupture Strength ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Temperature Strength ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Rich Phase

Abstract In petroleum refinery plants, materials with high sensitization resistance are required. 347AP has particularly been developed for such applications and shows good sensitization resistance owing to its low C content. However, further improvement in high temperature strength is required for high temperature operations in complex refineries, such as delayed cokers. Recently, a new austenitic stainless steel (low C 18Cr-11Ni-3Cu-Mo-Nb-B-N, UNS No. S34752) with high sensitization resistance and high strength at elevated temperatures has been developed. In this study, the mechanical properties and microstructures of several aged specimens will be reported. By conducting several aging heat treatments in the range of 550–750 °C for 300–10,000 h on the developed steel, it was revealed that there were only few coarse precipitates that assumed sigma phase even after aging at 750 °C for 10,000 h. This indicates that the newly developed steel has superior phase stability. The developed steel drastically increased its Vickers hardness by short-term aging treatments. Through transmission electron microscopy observations, the fine precipitates of Cu-rich phase were observed dispersedly in the ruptured specimen. Therefore, the increase in Vickers hardness in short-term aging is possibly owing to the dispersed precipitation of Cu-rich phase. There was further increase in Vickers hardness owing to Z phase precipitation; however, the increment was smaller than that caused by Cu-rich phase. The newly developed alloy demonstrated excellent creep rupture strength even in the long-term tests of approximately 30,000 h, which is attributed to these precipitates.

Additive Manufacturing of Nickel-Based Superalloys

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Graybill ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
David Malawey ◽  
Chao Ma ◽  
Juan-Manuel Alvarado-Orozco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Secondary Phases ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Operating Environments ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

Additive manufacturing enables the design of components with intricate geometries that can be manufactured with lead times much shorter when compared with conventional manufacturing. The ability to manufacture components out of high-performance metals through additive manufacturing technologies attracts industries that wish to develop more complex parts, but require components to maintain their structural integrity in demanding operating environments. Nickel-based superalloys are of particular interest due to their excellent mechanical, creep, wear, and oxidation properties at both ambient and elevated temperatures. However, relationship between process parameters and the resulting microstructure is still not well understood. The control of the microstructure, in particular the precipitation of secondary phases, is of critical importance to the performance of nickel-based superalloys. This paper reviews the additive manufacturing methods used to process nickel-based superalloys, the influence of the process parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties, the effectiveness of various heat treatment regimens, and the addition of particles in order to further improve mechanical properties.

Mechanical Properties Of Quasicrystal Dispersed Al-Li-Cu Alloy

1998 ◽  
Vol 553 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Okada ◽  
T. Nakamura ◽  
K Mitsugi ◽  
K Kozawa ◽  
T Matumura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
The Other ◽  
Proof Stress ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Ti Alloys ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractTo apply the ductile structural materials, the quasicrystal dispersion in aluminum alloys is one of effective methods. We have investigated mechanical properties of quasicrystal dispersed Al- Li-Cu alloy prepared by the twin-type piston anvil apparatus. The slow cooled samples are hard and ductile. The evaluated values of brittleness are from 6.0 to 14 erg for Ef, from 0.52 to 0.73MNm−3/2 for K1c and from 5.5 to 7.7 Nm−1 for Gic for the fastest and slowest cooled samples, respectively. The hardness of the quasicrystal dispersed Al-Li-Cu alloy is higher than that of the other commercial aluminum alloys. Based on the relationship between Vickers hardness and proof stress of aluminum alloys, we estimate the specific strength of Al-Li-Cu quasicrystal alloy. The maximum value is the higher than that of Ti alloys.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF STRAIN RATE AND TEMPERATURE ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GFRP COMPOSITES

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 03 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. V. Coelho ◽  
J. M. L. Reis
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Gfrp Composites

In this work, the mechanical response of a composite material based on glass fibers embedded in an epoxy resin was experimentally studied as a function of strain rate and temperature. It was shown that for the temperature range from 23 to 100 °C the elastic properties of the composite are significant affected and the strain rate influences only the ultimate strength. The experimental research data and the approaches presented in this work should significantly extend our knowledge of the effect of elevated temperatures on the mechanical behavior of high temperature polymer matrix composites.

Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of NiAl+Mo In-Situ Eutectic Composites

1990 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. R. Subramanian ◽  
M. G. Mendiratta ◽  
D. B. Miracle ◽  
D. M. Dimiduk
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Composite System ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Temperature Fracture

AbstractThe quasibinary NiAI-Mo system exhibits a large two-phase field between NiAl and the terminal (Mo) solid solution, and offers the potential for producing in-situ eutectic composites for high-temperature structural applications. The phase stability of this composite system was experimentally evaluated, following long-term exposures at elevated temperatures. Bend strengths as a function of temperature and room-temperature fracture toughness data are presented for selected NiA1-Mo alloys, together with results from fractography observations.

scholarly journals Effect of Mn on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-4Ni Alloy

JOM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiao Fang ◽  
Xixi Dong ◽  
Shouxun Ji
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Strength Loss ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties

AbstractThe application of aluminum alloys at elevated temperatures has been attractive for decades, and Al-Ni-based alloys have recently been recognized as potential candidates. The effect of Mn on Al-4Ni alloy has been investigated in this work. Addition of Mn transformed the eutectics from Al3Ni/α-Al to Al9(Ni,Mn)2/α-Al phases. Mn also improved the tensile strength at both 25°C and 250°C. The yield strength at 25°C increased from 48 MPa to 92 MPa with 1.87% Mn and then to 117 MPa with 3.77% Mn. At 250°C, the yield strength increased from 35 MPa to 82 MPa with 1.87% Mn and then to 101 MPa with 3.77% Mn. The alloys with Mn also showed less strength loss than Al-4Ni alloy at 250°C. The eutectic Al9(Ni,Mn)2 phase showed good thermal stability. No coarsening was observed after 2000 h at 250°C.

Carbon/Carbon Composites: Fabrication and Properties and Selected Experiences

1988 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard C. Dickinson
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oxidation Rate ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Carbon Composites ◽  
Oxidation Protection ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Protection Systems

ABSTRACTCarbon/Carbon is a highly desirable material for use at elevated temperatures in structural applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and increasing strength with increasing temperatures.This presentation will survey the general methods used to fabricate and apply oxidation protection systems to these composites. This will be followed by an overview of typical physical and mechanical properties and selected results from oxidation rate studies.

Flexural Strength and Fatigue Characterization of Exotensioned Composite Beams

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. N1-N3 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Rael ◽  
Y.-L. Shen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composite ◽  
High Tension ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Load Carrying

ABSTRACTAn exotensioned composite structure is developed as a light-weight and low-cost load carrying members for structural applications. The beam body, consisting of carbon-fiber composite skeletons with insertions of high-tension fiber strands, is externally weaved to provide extra structural integrity. Monotonic and cyclic flexural loading experiments are performed in this study to quantify the basic mechanical response of the structure. The bending strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance are specifically assessed.

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