A transversely isotropic continuum elasto-viscoplasticity model,which was developed from Chaboche’s unified constitutive model,was formulated to capture the thermal mechanical creep fatigue deformation behavior of a ...A transversely isotropic continuum elasto-viscoplasticity model,which was developed from Chaboche’s unified constitutive model,was formulated to capture the thermal mechanical creep fatigue deformation behavior of a directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy.A fourthorder tensor was introduced to model material anisotropy.In order to model the tertiary creep behavior,the Kachanov damage evolution equation was coupled into the stress tensor.Based on the test results of uniaxial tensile,fatigue,and creep loadings at isothermal temperature conditions,the material parameters are obtained.Thermal mechanical fatigue(TMF) and creep-fatigue interaction test results were used to verify the robustness of the model.Additionally,strain-temperature-dependent stress-strain responses under TMF loadings were analyzed using the present model.Under strain-controlled conditions,both of the stress ranges and mean stresses are strongly influenced by the strain-temperature phases,a key parameter for TMF tests.展开更多
Uniaxial tensile tests and stress-controlled low-cycle fatigue(LCF) and creep-fatigue interaction(CFI) tests of Inconel 625 alloy manufactured by selective laser melting(SLM) were performed at 815℃ in air environment...Uniaxial tensile tests and stress-controlled low-cycle fatigue(LCF) and creep-fatigue interaction(CFI) tests of Inconel 625 alloy manufactured by selective laser melting(SLM) were performed at 815℃ in air environments.The microstructure was characterized by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy after testing.The results confirmed that significant embrittlement and large scatter in LCF life are resulted from manufacturing defects.The CFI life is decreased sharply to approximately dozens of cycles with the accumulated creep strain;however,the selected dwell time(i.e.,60 s and 300 s)exhibits low sensitivity to the fracture time and elongation to failure.The embrittlement of SLM Inconel 625 was proposed to be due to the low grain uniformity and precipitation of carbides at the grain boundaries.Due to the quality of the SLM process,the accelerated initiation and propagation of fatigue crack are caused by the present unmelted powder particles,which result in the large dispersion of LCF life.Meanwhile,due to the accumulation of creep damage,cracks in the CFI test are initiated along the grain boundaries and then linked together,contributing to a significant decline in fatigue life.展开更多
Mechanical behavior of Inconel 625 alloy manufactured by selective laser melting(SLM)was experimentally studied.Tensile tests were performed at various temperatures(20,540,760,815,870,950 and 1000℃).The microstructur...Mechanical behavior of Inconel 625 alloy manufactured by selective laser melting(SLM)was experimentally studied.Tensile tests were performed at various temperatures(20,540,760,815,870,950 and 1000℃).The microstructures and fracture mechanism were investigated using optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).The SLM Inconel 625 exhibits excellent plastic deformation at low temperature.However,significant embrittlement for the SLM Inconel 625 was found at elevated temperatures compared to low temperature and traditional forging process.Through microstructure studies,the non-homogenous microstructure is a key factor causing the intergranular cracking mode at elevated temperature.Moreover,carbides were found to form at the grain boundary at elevated temperatures.These carbides could weaken the strength of the grain boundary at elevated temperatures,which decreased the tensile strength and ductility of the alloy processed by SLM.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2015CB057400)
文摘A transversely isotropic continuum elasto-viscoplasticity model,which was developed from Chaboche’s unified constitutive model,was formulated to capture the thermal mechanical creep fatigue deformation behavior of a directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy.A fourthorder tensor was introduced to model material anisotropy.In order to model the tertiary creep behavior,the Kachanov damage evolution equation was coupled into the stress tensor.Based on the test results of uniaxial tensile,fatigue,and creep loadings at isothermal temperature conditions,the material parameters are obtained.Thermal mechanical fatigue(TMF) and creep-fatigue interaction test results were used to verify the robustness of the model.Additionally,strain-temperature-dependent stress-strain responses under TMF loadings were analyzed using the present model.Under strain-controlled conditions,both of the stress ranges and mean stresses are strongly influenced by the strain-temperature phases,a key parameter for TMF tests.
基金This research was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U 1633113)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.NSFC51905249)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.20192BAB216020).
文摘Uniaxial tensile tests and stress-controlled low-cycle fatigue(LCF) and creep-fatigue interaction(CFI) tests of Inconel 625 alloy manufactured by selective laser melting(SLM) were performed at 815℃ in air environments.The microstructure was characterized by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy after testing.The results confirmed that significant embrittlement and large scatter in LCF life are resulted from manufacturing defects.The CFI life is decreased sharply to approximately dozens of cycles with the accumulated creep strain;however,the selected dwell time(i.e.,60 s and 300 s)exhibits low sensitivity to the fracture time and elongation to failure.The embrittlement of SLM Inconel 625 was proposed to be due to the low grain uniformity and precipitation of carbides at the grain boundaries.Due to the quality of the SLM process,the accelerated initiation and propagation of fatigue crack are caused by the present unmelted powder particles,which result in the large dispersion of LCF life.Meanwhile,due to the accumulation of creep damage,cracks in the CFI test are initiated along the grain boundaries and then linked together,contributing to a significant decline in fatigue life.
基金financially supported by the Youth Science and Technology Project of Jiangxi Education Department(No.GJJ160726)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51865036)+1 种基金Gulf Research Program(US)(No.2015CB057400)Major Research Plan(No.51865036)。
文摘Mechanical behavior of Inconel 625 alloy manufactured by selective laser melting(SLM)was experimentally studied.Tensile tests were performed at various temperatures(20,540,760,815,870,950 and 1000℃).The microstructures and fracture mechanism were investigated using optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).The SLM Inconel 625 exhibits excellent plastic deformation at low temperature.However,significant embrittlement for the SLM Inconel 625 was found at elevated temperatures compared to low temperature and traditional forging process.Through microstructure studies,the non-homogenous microstructure is a key factor causing the intergranular cracking mode at elevated temperature.Moreover,carbides were found to form at the grain boundary at elevated temperatures.These carbides could weaken the strength of the grain boundary at elevated temperatures,which decreased the tensile strength and ductility of the alloy processed by SLM.