Effect of cyclic plasticity on internal stresses in a metal matrix composite

  • M. R. Daymond
  • , M. E. Fitzpatrick

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Abstract

Neutron diffraction has been used to measure the elastic strains in a silicon carbide particle-reinforced aluminum alloy during cyclic plasticity. Strains were recorded in both phases of the material, in sufficient directions to allow for calculation of the internal stresses. The shape misfit stress in the composite was calculated from the macroscopic stress data using an Eshelby-based model. Changes in the misfit stress caused by plastic deformation can be clearly observed. Local plastic anisotropy of the matrix material is also seen and was monitored by comparing results from the two diffraction planes, {111} and {200}, that were measured. The results have been compared to those obtained using an elasto-plastic self-consistent modeling approach, which shows the evolution of load sharing between the matrix and reinforcement, as well as the origin of the plastic anisotropy strains in the aluminum.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1977-1986
Number of pages10
JournalMetallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science
Volume37
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2006
Externally publishedYes

Funding

The authors thank Dr. T. Lorentzen for his help with the neutron experiments and AMC Ltd. for the provision of material. Funding for the beam time was provided by the Commission of the European Community through the TMR Large Installation Plan. M.R.D. carried out the experimental work while employed at the ISIS Facility, Rutherford Appleton Labs, U.K.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys

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