An Application of the Modified Shear Lag Model to Study the Influence of Thermal Residual Stresses on the Stiffness and Yield Strength of Short Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites

The modified shear lag model proposed recently was applied to calculate thermal residual stresses and subsequent stress distributions under tensile and compressive loadings. The expressions for the elastic moduli and the yield strengths under tensile and compressive loadings were derived which take account of thermal residual stresses. The asymmetries in the elastic modulus and the yield strength were interpreted using the derived expressions and the obtained results of the stress calculations. The model predictions have exhibited good agreements with the experimental results and also with the other theoretical predictions

A New Modification to Shear Lag Model as Applied to Stiffness and Yield Strength of Short Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites

A new modification for the shear lag model is given and the expressions for the stiffness and yield Strength of short fiber metal matri×composite are derived. These expressions are then compared with our experimental data in a SiCw/Al-Li T6 composite and the published experimental data on different SiCw/Al T6 composites and also compared with the previous shear lag models and the other theoretical models.

Estimating shear strength of high-level pillars supported with cemented backfilling using the HoekeBrown strength criterion

Deep metal mines are often mined using the high-level pillars with subsequent cementation backfilling(HLSCB)mining method.At the design stage,it is therefore important to have a reasonable method for determining the shear strength of the high-level pillars(i.e.cohesion and internal friction angle)when they are supported by cemented backfilling.In this study,a formula was derived for the upper limit of the confining pressure σ3max on a high-level pillar supported by cemented backfilling in a deep metal mine.A new method of estimating the shear strength of such pillars was then proposed based on the Hoek eBrown failure criterion.Our analysis indicates that the horizontal stress σhh acting on the cemented backfill pillar can be simplified by expressing it as a constant value.A reasonable and effective value for σ3max can then be determined.The value of s3max predicted using the proposed method is generally less than 3 MPa.Within this range,the shear strength of the high-level pillar is accurately calculated using the equivalent MohreCoulomb theory.The proposed method can effectively avoid the calculation of inaccurate shear strength values for the high-level pillars when the original HoekeBrown criterion is used in the presence of large confining pressures,i.e.the situation in which the cohesion value is too large and the friction angle is too small can effectively be avoided.The proposed method is applied to a deep metal mine in China that is being excavated using the HLSCB method.The shear strength parameters of the high-level pillars obtained using the proposed method were input in the numerical simulations.The numerical results show that the recommended level heights and sizes of the high-level pillars and rooms in the mine are rational.

Microstructure and shear strength of the brazed joint of Ti(C,N)-based cermet to steel

Firm joins were obtained between Ti（C,N）-based cermet and steel with Ag-Cu-Zn-Ni filler metal by vacuum brazing. The effects of technological parameters such as brazing temperature, holding time, and filler thickness on the shear strength of the joints were investigated. The microstructure of welded area and the reaction products of the filler metal were examined by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, metallographic microscope （OM）, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis （EDS）, and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The brazing temperature of 870℃, holding time of 15 min, and filler thickness of 0.4 mm are a set of optimum technological parameters, under which the maximum shear strength of the joints, 176.5 MPa, is achieved. The results of microstructure show that the wettability of the filler metal on Ti（C,N）-based cermet and steel is well. A mutual solution layer and a diffusion layer exist between the welding base materials and the filler metal.

Preparation and properties of Ni_(68.6)W_(17.9)B_(13.5) metallic glass

A novel Ni-based metallic glass, i.e., Ni68.6W17.9B13.5（mole fraction, %）, was prepared using melt spinning method. The results showed that the element B has much effect on the glass forming ability of the Ni-W-B metallic glass. Ni-W-B metallic glass could not be fabricated with lower content of B, whereas a higher content of 13.5% B could easily lead to the fully amorphous structure. The glass transition temperature and the onset temperature of crystallization are as high as 768 K and 781.5 K, respectively, and the crystallization activation energy calculated by Ozawa model is（637±60） k J/mol, which showed strong thermal stability of Ni68.6W17.9B13.5 metallic glass. This novel Ni-based metallic glass also exhibited good mechanical properties with the tensile strength of about 2331 MPa. The results indicate that this metallic glass should have a promising application in high strength material.

Mechanical properties of fiber and cement reinforced heavy metal-contaminated soils as roadbed filling

The treatment of contaminated soil is a crucial issue in geotechnical and environmental engineering.This study proposes to incorporate appropriate polypropylene fibers and cements as an effective method to treat heavy metal contaminated soil(HMCS).The objective of this paper is to investigate the effects of fiber content,fiber length,cement content,curing time,heavy metal types and concentration on the mechanical properties of soils.To this end,a series of direct shear test,unconfined compression strength(UCS)test,dry-wet cycle and freeze-thaw cycle test are performed.The results confirm that the appropriate reinforcement of polypropylene fibers and cement is an effective way to recycle HMCS as substitutable fillers in roadbed,which exhibits benefits in environment and economy development.

Development of Ag-Cu-Zn-Sn brazing filler metals with a 10 weight-% reduction of silver and same liquidus temperature

With BrazeTec BlueBraze the manufacturers in HVACR industry have an alternative filler metal with 10 weight-% less silver but same brazing temperatures. The performance of these new alloys has been evaluated in several tests. The evaluation included wetting investigations, metallographic examinations, joint strength at different temperatures and pulsation and corrosion resistance. The results of these tests will be presented in this paper.

Effect of infiltrating time on interfacial reaction and properties of tungsten particles reinforced Zr-based bulk metallic glass composites

The tungsten particles reinforced Zr41.2Ti13.8Cu12.5Ni10Be22.5 (Vit 1 alloy) bulk metallic glass composites (BMGCs) were prepared by the melt infiltrating casting method with the infiltrating time of 1, 5 and 10 min, respectively. The changes of interfacial reaction and compression properties of the bulk metallic glass composites with different infiltrating times were studied. Results show that with the increase of infiltrating time, tiny nanocrystals are generated at the interfacial boundary of tungsten particles and the amorphous matrix, and the size of tiny crystals increases with the infiltrating time. When the infiltrating time is 10 min, polygonal crystals with a larger size are also generated within the amorphous matrix. The compressive strength of the composites also increases with the infiltrating time. When the infiltrating time is 10 min, the compressive strength of the composite reaches 2,030 MPa and the compression strain is 44%. The fracture morphology of the composite materials is in a vein-like pattern and the melting phenomenon is found on the fracture surface. In addition, the density of the shear bands during the compressive tests of the composite materials increases with the infiltrating time.

Effect of cold-rolling on tensile strength of SiCw/Al composite

SiC_w/Al composite was fabricated through a squeeze cast route and coldrolled to about 30 percent, 50 percent and 70 percent reduction In thickness, respectively. Thelength of whiskers in the composite before and after rolling was examined using SEM. Some of therolled composites were recrystallization annealed to remove the work hardening of matrix alloy. Thetensile strength of the rolled and annealed SiC_w/Al composites was examined and then associatedwith the change of the whisker length and the work hardening of matrix alloy. It was found that thetensile strength is a function of the degree of cold rolling. For the cold rolled composites, withthe increase in the degree of cold rolling, the tensile strength increases at first, and decreaseswhen the degree of cold rolling exceeds 50 percent. For the annealed ones, however; the tensilestrength decreases monotonously with the increase in rolling degree. The different changes intensile strength between the rolled and annealed composites could be attributed to the result of thecompetition between the work hardening of matrix resulting from the cold rolling and the worksoftening arising from the change of whisker length.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Resistance Spot Welds for Fe-based Metallic Glass

The lap joints of Fe-based metallic glass ribbons were carried by resistance spot welding, and the microstructures of spot welds were investigated by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The results indicated that the perfect formations of joints without typical defects such as spatter were achieved with optimized parameters. Except for little nano-particle Fe2B, no other crystalline particle was detected by TEM, revealing that the most microstructure in spot weld remains amorphous. The maximum tensile-shearing force was 45.0 N with the optimized parameters of 1 kA weld current, 30 N electrode force and 0.02 ms weld time. The spot weld failed as pullout failure mode propagating along the interface of nugget zone. The study demonstrates that resistance spot welding is an effective and practical welding process for Fe-based metallic glass.

Theoretical Analysis on Tensile Strength of ZA22/Al_2O_3 Short Fiber Composite Added with Ce

The tensile strength of squeeze casting ZA22/Al 2O 3 short fiber composite was measured with autograph AG 10TA universal testing machines made in Japan. The experimental results were analysed with the rule of mixture(ROM) model modified by Friend. The theoretical analysis agree well with the experimental results. Under the test condition of this study, the strengthening critical fiber volume fraction predicted is 34 5%. Because fiber volume fraction in the composite is under this value, the tensile strength of the composite is lower than that of ZA22 alloy matrix.

Effects of element additions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Cu filler metals

For the development of a Iow-melting-point filler metal for brazing aluminum alloys, a series of Al-Si-Cu-（ Ni, Sn, Zn ） filler metals have been studied. Through differential thermal analysis （DTA）, the melting temperatures of such Al-Si-Cu- （ Ni, Sn, Zn） filler metals were determined. The results show that the addition of 3 wt. % - 5 wt. % Sn into the Al-6Si-15Cu filler metal causes its solidus temperature to decrease by about 12℃. The filler metal with the composition Al-6Si-15Cu-2Ni is proposed, which possesses a melting temperature range of 512℃ to 520℃ and a microstrueture that includes an Al-Cu eutectic phases, Al-Si-Cu eutectic phases, silicon particles and Cu2Al, AlNi3 , Al7 Cu4Ni and Al3Ni2 intermetallic compounds. An addition of 5 wt. % -7 wt. % Zn into such A1-Si-Cu filler metals cause their solidus temperatures to drop further to a value lower than 498℃. Metallographic observations indicate that the addition of Zn into the Al-Si-Cu filler metal inhibits the formation of the Al-Si, Al-Cu and Al-Si-Cu eutectic phases. The remaining phases are a A12 Cu intermetallic compound, an α- Al solid solution and silicon particles.

钢/铝异种金属TOX圆点铆接工艺研究

TOX圆点铆接是钢/铝异种金属连接的有效手段。以5A05(O)铝板和冷轧钢板(SPCC)的TOX铆接为研究对象,研究压强、材料组合方式对钢/铝异种金属TOX圆点铆接接头的影响,以及不同表面处理工艺下钢/铝异种金属接头经过盐雾试验后的性能变化。结果表明,TOX圆点铆接接头底厚随着压强增大而降低,当压强增加到27MPa时,底厚变化趋于平缓,接头抗剪强度达到最大值;钢板在凸模侧所得到的接头抗剪强度高于铝板在凸模侧所得到的接头;板材涂覆后进行铆接的接头防腐性能最优,但抗剪强度降低明显。

A novel seal-flow multi-vortex friction stir lap welding of metal to polymer matrix composites

The friction stir lap welding(FSLW)of metal to polymer is a challenging work due to the unavoidable polymer overflowing.Facing this problem,a novel seal-flow multi-vortex friction stir lap welding(SM-FSLW)technology based on the subversively-designed multi-step pin was put forward.Choosing 7075 aluminum alloy and short glass fiber-reinforced polyether ether ketone(PEEK)as research subjects,the welding temperature,material flow,formation and tensile shear strength of dissimilar materials lap joint under the SM-FSLW were studied and compared with those under traditional FSLW based on the conical pin.The multi-step pin rather than the conical pin effectively hindered the polymer overflowing due to the formation of vortexes by the step,thereby attaining a joint with a smooth surface.Compared with traditional FSLW,the SMFSLW obtained the higher welding temperature,the more violent material flow and the larger area with high flow velocity,thereby producing the macro-mechanical and micro-mechanical interlockings and then heightening the joint loading capacity.The tensile shear strength of lap joint under SM-FSLW was 27.8% higher than that under traditional FSLW.The SM-FSLW technology using the multi-step pin provides an effective way on obtaining a heterogeneous lap joint of metal to polymer with the excellent formation and high strength.

Relationship between tensile strength and porosity for high porosity metals

An analysis model has been established according to the structure feature of high porosity metals, and the mathematical relationship between the tensile strength and porosity for this material has been derived from the model. Moreover, the corresponding theoretical formula has been proved good to reflect the variation law of tensile strength with porosity for high porosity metals by the example experiment on nickel foam.

Friction welding of AA6061 to AISI 4340 using silver interlayer

The present work pertains to the study on joining of AA6061 and AISI 4340 through continuous drive friction welding. The welds were evaluated by metallographic examination, X-ray diffraction, electron probe microanalysis, tensile test and microhardness. The study reveals that the presence of an intermetallic compound layer at the bonded interface exhibits poor tensile strength and elongation. Mg in AA6061 near to the interface is found to be favourable for the formation and growth of Fe2Al5 intermetallics. Introduction of silver as an interlayer through electroplating on AISI 4340 resulted in accumulation of Si at weld interface, replacing Mg at AA6061 side, thereby reducing the width of intermetallic compound layer and correspondingly increasing the tensile strength. Presence of silver at the interface results in partial replacement of Fe-Al based intermetallic compounds with Ag-Al based compounds. The presence of these intermetallics was confirmed by X-ray diffraction technique. Since Ag-Al phases are ductile in nature, tensile strength is not deteriorated and the silicon segregation at weld interface on AA6061 in the joints with silver interlayer acts as diffusion barrier for Fe and further avoids formation of Fe-Al based intermetallics. A maximum tensile strength of 240 MPa along with 4.9% elongation was obtained for the silver interlayer dissimilar metal welds. The observed trends in tensile properties and hardness were explained in relation to the microstructure.

Effect of welding processes on mechanical and microstructural characteristics of high strength low alloy naval grade steel joints

Naval grade high strength low alloy(HSLA) steels can be easily welded by all types of fusion welding processes. However, fusion welding of these steels leads to the problems such as cold cracking, residual stress, distortion and fatigue damage. These problems can be eliminated by solid state welding process such as friction stir welding(FSW). In this investigation, a comparative evaluation of mechanical(tensile, impact,hardness) properties and microstructural features of shielded metal arc(SMA), gas metal arc(GMA) and friction stir welded(FSW) naval grade HSLA steel joints was carried out. It was found that the use of FSW process eliminated the problems related to fusion welding processes and also resulted in the superior mechanical properties compared to GMA and SMA welded joints.

INFLUENCE OF FIBER COATING ON TENSILE BEHAVIOR OF UNIDIRECTIONAL C/Mg COMPOSITES

The mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms of unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced magnesium composites under tensile loading are studied. Two different materials are used as fiber coatings: a single silica and a gradient C/SiC/SiO[sb 2]. The results show that, under the same preparation conditions, composite with the former coating is broken in a non-cumulative mode and its failure stress is rather low. Conversely, the latter coating demonstrates much better efficiency and the corresponding composite is broken in a cumulative mode.

铂镓合金板材焊接接头组织与力学性能研究

探索及分析铂镓合金板材的焊接工艺,旨在为铂镓合金催化网的焊接提供理论基础。试验制备了Pt-2Ga、Pt-3Ga-2Ru与Pt-5Ga的1 mm厚度板材,采用氩弧焊与不同功率的激光焊对合金进行焊接,对其焊接后的拉伸性能、断口形貌、热影响区宽度、焊接区域的微观组织以及焊接区域元素成分的偏析程度等进行研究。结果表明,Pt-5Ga合金脆性较大无法满足催化网制备条件,Pt-3Ga-2Ru合金的焊接性能优于Pt-2Ga合金,同时晶粒尺寸有大幅减小的趋势。激光焊焊接件的焊接性能优于氩弧焊焊接件,热影响区的宽度更窄,元素的偏析程度也有所减小。将不同功率下的激光焊接试样进行对比后发现:焊接功率设定在350 W时对Pt-3Ga-2Ru合金的拉伸性能最好。

大尺寸均质化M50轴承钢坯的构筑成形

针对大尺寸M50轴承钢锭中液析碳化物粗大的问题,提出采用金属构筑成形技术制备大尺寸均质化M50轴承钢坯的新思路。通过基元加工、真空封焊、高温变形、保温扩散和多向锻造工艺制备了80 mm×80 mm×1000 mm的M50轴承钢构筑坯料。拉伸和疲劳性能的试验结果表明,M50轴承钢构筑界面实现了完全冶金结合,其力学性能达到与基体相当的水平,通过构筑成形技术制备的均质化M50轴承钢坯的疲劳性能显著优于采用一体化冶炼工艺制备的大尺寸M50轴承钢坯。