Calculation of the Wöhler (S-N) Curve Using a Two-Scale Model

This chapter deals with the initiation of a short crack and subsequent growth of the long crack in a carbon steel under cyclic loading, concluded with the estimation of the complete lifetime represented by the Wöhler (S-N) curve. A micro-model containing the microstructure of the material is generated using the Finite Element Method and the according non-uniform stress distribution is calculated afterwards. The number of cycles needed for crack initiation is estimated on the basis of the stress distribution in the microstructural model and by applying the physically-based Tanaka-Mura model. The long crack growth is handled using the Paris law. The analysis yields good agreement with experimental results from literature.

МULTI-LAYER FIBROUS MATERIAL BASED ON TEXTILE WASTE

At the textile and sewing and knitting enterprises of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the number of which increases every year, a sufficient amount of technological waste is accumulated, which formed in the processes of sizing yarn, starting and setting up equipment, designing and sewing products. Meanwhile, there is a shortage of warm, comfortable, light, soft lining materials for clothes and shoes based on natural raw materials. With the purpose of rational use of textile waste - shredded, disheveled scraps of fabric and knitwear, a multilayer nonwoven material for details of clothing and footwear has been obtained. The material formed by adhesive bonding on one or both sides of the knitted fabric of the main, voluminous nonwoven layer, consisting of shredded textile waste. The bonding of the layers takes place as a result of their passing between heated rolls. The microstructure of the material studied by Fourier-IR spectroscopy and

Analysis of processing variables in Equiangular Channel Press deformations

Equiangular Channel Pressing (ECAP) is by far the most promising technique, by the severe plastic deformation (SPD) method, being able to produce large volumes of materials sufficient for practical applications. The ECAP process can be repeated until refining saturation is reached, leading to large amounts of shear strain. The reason behind the exceptional properties obtained in materials processed by ECAP was attributed to the microstructure of the material obtained in this deformation process. This work investigated the ECAP strain variables in the literature in order to analyze the effect of each of these on the microstructure of processed materials. The articles were collected from the following databases: ScienceDirect and the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) electronic library, as they include national and international literature. Based on the results found, it could be seen that several parameters must be analyzed to deform pure metals and alloys, to refine the microstructure, such as bending angle and channel angle of the strain matrix, number of passes, and pressing temperature. It was possible to verify that changes in these variables configure changes in the microstructure.

Propriedades mecânicas das fases ferrita e austenita de aço inoxidável duplex

Aços inoxidáveis duplex apresentam elevada resistência mecânica e resistência à corrosão, propriedades requeridas pelas indústrias petroquímicas. Esta combinação tem ampliado a utilização destes aços, e motivado diversas pesquisas. Os aços inoxidáveis duplex recebem este nome, devido à microestrutura ser formada por aproximadamente 50% de austenita e 50% de ferrita. Sabe-se que a dureza está diretamente relacionada à resistência mecânica, e que esta propriedade pode variar de acordo com a microestrutura do material. O objetivo do presente trabalho é avaliar e comparar a dureza das fases austenita e ferrita presentes nos aços duplex. Uma amostra foi preparada metalográficamente, sendo posteriormente atacada com a solução Behara pela técnica de “color etching”. Após o ataque químico as amostras foram submetidas a ensaios de microdureza Vickers, apresentando 247,8±35,1 HV0,1 e 263,22±11,6 HV0,1 para a ferrita e austenita, respectivamente. Após analise estatística dos resultados, concluiu-se que as fases ferrita e austenita possuem durezas similares. Duplex stainless steels have high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance properties required by the petrochemical industry. This combination has expanded the use of these steels, and motivated many studies. The duplex stainless steels are named because of the microstructure is formed by about 50% to 50% austenite and ferrite. It is known that the hardness is directly related to mechanical strength, and that this property can vary depending on the microstructure of the material. The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the hardness of austenite and ferrite phases present in the duplex stainless steels. A sample was prepared by metallographic preparation techniques, and was then attacked with the solution BEHARA with technique of color etching. After etching the samples were tested for Vickers microhardness, with 247.8 ± 35.1 HV0, 1 and 263.22 ± 11.6 HV0, 1 for ferrite and austenite, respectively. After statistical analysis of results showed that the ferrite and austenite phases have similar hardness.

Mechanical Behavior of Plaster Composites Based on Rubber Particles from End-of-Life Tires Reinforced with Carbon Fibers

The principal objective of this research project is the disposal of end-of-life tire rubber waste and its incorporation in gypsum composites. As a continuation of previous projects, which established a reduction in the mechanical properties of the resulting products, the behavior of these composites is analyzed with the incorporation of carbon fibers. The density, Shore C hardness, flexural strength, compressive strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, strength–strain curves, toughness and resistance values and microstructure of the material are studied and compared. The results obtained show a significant increase in the mechanical tensile strength of all of the samples containing fibers. The moduli of elasticity results show a decrease in rigidity and increase in toughness and resistance of the material produced by incorporating the fibers. An optimum dosage of a water/gypsum ratio of 0.6 and incorporation of 1.5% carbon fibers is proposed. This lightweight material, which offers a high mechanical performance, features characteristics which are suitable for large prefabricated building elements in the form of panels or boards.

Al Matrix Composites Reinforced by Ti and C Dedicated to Work at Elevated Temperature

In this paper, the applicability of aluminium matrix composites to high-temperature working conditions (not exceeding the Al melting point) was evaluated. The behaviour of Al-Ti-C composites at elevated temperatures was described based on microstructural and phase composition observations for composites heated at temperatures of 540 and 600 °C over differing time intervals from 2 to 72 h. The materials investigated were aluminium matrix composites (AMC) reinforced with a spatial carbon (C) structure covered by a titanium (Ti) layer. This layer protected the carbon surface against contact with the aluminium during processing, protection which was maintained for the material’s lifetime and ensured the required phase compositions of Al4C3 phase limitation and AlTi3 phase creation. It was also proved that heat treatment influenced not only phase compositions but also the microstructure of the material, and, as a consequence, the properties of the composite.

Applied Research of Applicability of High-Strength Steel for a Track of a Demining Machine in Term of Its Tribological Properties

Even today, there are countries that are affected by war and its pitfalls. The authors have decided to present a part of the accompanying research results in this article. This research precedes the design of a demining machine Božena 5. The main goal of the authors’ activities was to design optimal material and geometry for a track of this machine. To achieve this goal, the authors conducted research to evaluate the microstructure of the material S960QL and its tribological lifetime. As the track of the demining machine is a welded component, the authors also investigated the influence of different welding technologies on the given parameters. The tribological research was performed on an original test device. The obtained results show that welding joints have the typical microstructure of martensitic high-strength steels and that mechanical properties can be influenced by individual welding technologies. Meanwhile, the use of the electron beam significantly extends the adhesive-abrasive lifespan compared with the MAG (metal active gas) conventional method as well as to the base material. It is interesting that the absolute value of material loss over time reached the identity for both the laser beam and the electron beam. The obtained data provide changes to apply the proposed material for the production of the solved component.

Computational Modeling of Dislocation Slip Mechanisms in Crystal Plasticity: A Short Review

The bridge between classical continuum plasticity and crystal plasticity is becoming narrower with continuously improved computational power and with engineers’ desire to obtain more information and better accuracy from their simulations, incorporating at the same time more effects about the microstructure of the material. This paper presents a short overview of the main current techniques employed in crystal plasticity formulations for finite element analysis, as to serve as a point of departure for researchers willing to incorporate microstructure effects in elastoplastic simulations. We include both classical and novel crystal plasticity formulations, as well as the different approaches to model dislocations in crystals.

Microgeometry of the surface of electron beam additive manufacturing products. Selective electron beam melting

The results of the analysis of works related to the formation of surface microgeometry in the process of selective electron-beam melting are presented, and the physical model of this process is refined. The developing additive technology of selective electron-beam alloying and the directions in which its research is carried out, in particular, the analysis of the metallurgical process, the formation of the microstructure of the material, the formation of microstructure defects, are described. The roughness of the surface of products obtained by the SEBM technology, as well as the microgeometry of surfaces and the mechanisms of its formation, depending on various parameters of the process, are considered.

Microstructure Modification of 3D Printed Aluminium Alloys by Friction Stir Processing

Friction stir processing is a solid-state welding technology capable of joining metal parts without the melting. The microstructure of the material evolved during the process vary from columnar grain along the thermal gradient in the melt pool to fine equiaxed grains. Evaluation on its mechanical properties in terms of micro-hardness was performed. A significant decrease in microhardness was observed in the processed region. The decrease in the microhardness is mainly attributed to the dissolution of hardening precipitates in the aluminium matrix.