Effect of quenching process on mechanical properties and ductile-brittle transition behavior of 28CrMnMoV steel

Effect of quenching process on the microstrucmre and mechanical properties of a kind of seamless tubes of steel 28CrMnMoV was investigated. Then, an investigation on the influence of two different quenching processes on the ductile-brittle transition behavior of this steel was undertaken. The ductile-brittle transition temperatures of the steel by two different quenching processes were also determined. The results show that a good combination of mechanical properties can be obtained through austenitizing experimental steel at 800 ℃ or 890 ℃ followed by tempering at 630 ℃. Ductile-to-brittle transition temperature of 28CrMnMoV steel austenitized at 800 ℃ followed by tempering at 640 ℃ is about -73 ℃, which is much lower than the value -37 ℃ when the steel was austenitized at 890℃ and then tempered at 650 ℃. This indicates that subcritical quenching process could decrease largely the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature of 28CrMnMoV steel.

Fine-tuning the ductile-brittle transition temperature of Mg_2Si intermetallic compound via Al doping

Brittleness is a dominant issue that restricts potential applications of Mg_2Si intermetallic compounds(IMC). In this paper, guided by first-principles calculations, we found that Al doping will enhance the ductility of Mg_2Si. The underlying mechanism is that Al doping could reduce the electronic exchange effect between Mg and Si atoms, and increase the volume module/shear modulus ratio, both of which are beneficial to the deformation capability of Mg_2Si. Experimental investigations were then carried out to verify the calculation results with Al doping contents ranging from Al-free to 10 wt%. Results showed that the obtained ductile-brittle transition temperature of the Mg_2Si–Al alloy decreased and the corresponding ductility increased. Specifically, the ductile-brittle transition temperature could be reduced by about 100℃. When the content of Al reached 6 wt%, α-Al phase started to precipitate, and the ductile-brittle transition temperature of the alloy no longer decreased.

A transition method based on Bezier curve for trajectory planning in cartesian space

In order to smooth the trajectory of a robot and reduce dwell time,a transition curve is introduced between two adjacent curves in three-dimensional space.G2 continuity is guaranteed to transit smoothly.To minimize the amount of calculation,cubic and quartic Bezier curves are both analyzed.Furthermore,the contour curve is characterized by a transition parameter which defines the distance to the corner of the deviation.How to define the transition points for different curves is presented.A general move command interface is defined for receiving the curve limitations and transition parameters.Then,how to calculate the control points of the cubic and quartic Bezier curves is analyzed and given.Different situations are discussed separately,including transition between two lines,transition between a line and a circle,and transition between two circles.Finally,the experiments are carried out on a six degree of freedom(DOF) industrial robot to validate the proposed method.Results of single transition and multiple transitions are presented.The trajectories in the joint space are also analyzed.The results indicate that the method achieves G2 continuity within the transition constraint and has good efficiency and adaptability.

CRACK TIP STRUCTURE AND DUCTILE-BRITTLE TRANSITION IN BULK SINGLE CRYSTALS

Based on the crack tip structure a new model of ductile -brittle transition was proposed. Using this new model we calculated the dependence of the transition temperature-strain rate over a wide range of strain rate. Finally the significance of this new model is discussed in detail.

Potential energy curves, transition dipole moments, and radiative lifetimes of KBe molecule

An ab initio calculations on the ground and low-lying excited statesX2∑＋,2^2∑＋,3^2∑＋,1^4∏,2^4∏,1^4∑＋,2^4∑＋,and 3^4∑＋of KBe molecule have been performed using multireference configuration interaction （MRCI） plus Davidsoncorrections （MRCI＋Q） approach with all electron basis set aug-cc-pCV5Z-DK for Be and def2-AQZVPP-JKFI for K.3^2∑＋,1^4∏,2^4∏,1^4∑＋,2^4∑＋and3^4∑＋states are investigated for the first time. Inner shell electron correlations are computed on the potential energy curves （PECs） calculations. The spectroscopic and molecular parameters are also predicted. In addition, The transition properties including transition dipole moment, Franck-Condon factors qv′v″, Einstein coefficients Av′v″, and the radiative lifetimesτ′for the2^2∑＋-X2∑＋,3^2∑＋-X2∑＋,and 2^4∏-1^4∏ transitions are predictedat the same time.

EFFECT OF LOADING RATE AND TEMPERATURE ON DUCTILE-BRITTLE TRANSITION OF A CARBON STEEL

The dynamic fracture toughness of a mild steel has been studied at different loading rates and temperatures.The material exhibits a transition from tough to brittle fracture with the chang- ing loading rate alone.Analysis of the fracture process by the theory of thermal activation suggests that the fracture activation energy approximates to the bond energy of the{100}of a unit cell.The toughness can be resolved into two parts,J-(fd)=J_a+J_l,where J_a is the athermal part,being independent on temperature and loading rate,while J_l=(K/K_o)^(1/n)exp(Q_f/nkT),which controls the fracture process is temperature and load- ing rate dependent.The transition of fracture mechanism caused by both temperature and loading rate is associated with the thermal movement of atoms.

Dynamic Performance of High-Speed Railway Transition Curves during Vehicle Movement

After introducing the theories parabola （FDP）, half-wave-length length, offset and the maximum of acceleration （LCA）, the SI curve, and geometric features of four familiar transition curves （cubic parabola （CP）, fifth degree sinusoidal （HS） and sinusoidal （SI）） , these curves are compared under identical conditions of the first derivative of curvature. In terms of the roll acceleration （RA） and the lateral change of in theory, is superior to other transition curves.

基于Master Curve方法的16MnR钢韧脆转变区断裂韧性研究

在韧脆转变温度区对16MnR进行了拉伸性能,夏比V形缺口冲击性能和断裂韧性测试,基于Master Curve方法得到了16MnR钢在韧脆转变区断裂韧性随温度变化曲线,并比较了断裂韧性韧脆转变曲线的参考温度和夏比冲击试验特征温度间的关系。

基于Master Curve方法的A508-Ⅲ钢断裂韧性研究

进行了国产A508-Ⅲ钢在韧脆转变区的拉伸实验和夏比冲击实验,获得了A508-III钢在此区域的力学性能和夏比冲击功随温度的变化曲线。以夏比冲击功为28 J或41 J所对应的特征温度关联预估MasterCurve方法的试验温度,分别采用多温度试验法和单温度试验法获得12.7 mm厚三点弯曲试样[SE(B)试样]的Master Curve曲线,并对其参考温度T0进行有效性判定。结果表明,采用单温度及多温度法获得的T0基本一致,国产A508-Ⅲ钢断裂韧性参考温度约为-63℃。

基于Master Curve方法的X80管线钢韧脆转变区断裂韧性研究

X80钢是我国常用的天然气长输管道用钢,获得其在低温下的断裂韧性以及韧脆转变温度区,对于评价其在低温下的安全性至关重要。针对X80管线钢,测试了其低温拉伸性能、夏比V型缺口冲击吸收能量及断裂韧性;并且在此基础上,研究得到了其主曲线的参考温度T0,进一步预测得到了X80管线钢在整个韧脆转变区的断裂韧性分布。试验结果表明,X80管线钢在低温下具有良好的断裂韧性,其主曲线的参考温度为-91℃,在-141^-41℃的温度区间内,其断裂韧性5%下边界很好地描述了断裂韧性数据在韧脆转变区的分散性。

INVESTIGATION OF HYDROGEN INDUCED DUCTILE BRITTLE TRANSITION IN 7175 ALUMINUM ALLOY

Effects of hydrogen on the mechanical properties of differently aged 7175 aluminum alloys were investigated by using cathodic H-permeation, slow strain rate tension and so on. The results indicate that both the yield stress and the percentage reduction of area decrease with increasing hydrogen charging time, and the degree of reduction decreases as aging time increases for the same hydrogen charging time.

Phase-Transition Energies, New Characterization of Solid Materials and Anisotropy

Non-iterative analysis of indentation results allows for the detection of phase transitions under load and their transition energy. The closed algebraic equations have been deduced on the basis of the physically founded normal force ?depth3/2 relation. The precise transition onset position is obtained by linear regression of the FN = kh3/2 plot, where k is the penetration resistance, which also provides the axis cuts of both polymorphs of first order phase transitions. The phase changes can be endothermic or exothermic. They are normalized per μN or mN normal load. The analyses of indentation loading curves with self-similar diamond indenters are used as validity check of the loading curves, also from calibration standards that exhibit previously undetected phase-transitions and are thus incorrect. The phase-transition energies for fused quartz are determined from the loading curves from instrument provider handbooks. The anisotropic behavior of phase transition energies is studied for the first time. Quartz is a useful test object. The reasons for the packing-dependent differences are discussed on the basis of the local crystal structure under and around the inserting tip.

EFFECT OF DUCTILE-BRITYLE TRANSITION TEMPERATURE OF Al-Si COATING ON FATIGUE PROPERTIES OF Ni-BASE SUPERALLOYS

The effect of Al content on the ductile-brittle transition temperature of Al-Si coating and the effect of fracture behaviour.of the Al-Si coating on the fatigue properties of Ni-base superallovs have been investigated to propose the theoretical basis of search for an optimum of mechanical properties of the high temperature coating on Ni-base alloys.

Transition to adulthood: A critical role for exercise in building overall well-being

A growing number of multidisciplinary studies have reported the beneficial effects of physical activities towards the development of overall well-being and the reduction of chronic illnesses. Physical inactivity is a serious worldwide problem and is considered the key lifestyle factor that negatively influences health and function of individuals. Here we propose that growth kinetics of body and mind and associated disproportionate physical activity may have considerable effects on the increased physical and mental illnesses and premature death rates currently observed in mid to late adulthood people. Children and young adults, being in exponential growth phase and self-motivated to engage in physical activity, possess more cognition, resilience, and mind-body-emotion-spirit integration. In contrast, as our body transitions into adulthood, there is a decline in the growth of body and mind. Furthermore, in this period, adults experience the increased stressors of career and financial demands, time pressure, and family responsibilities. The decline in growth combined with prolonged stress appears to result in reduced cognition, resilience, and mind-body-emotion-spirit integration, leading to sedentary and other faulty lifestyles, which could further lead to a predisposition to maladaptive behaviours and various chronic diseases at a later stage. In agreement with this, currently more than two thirds of the adult population across the world are physically inactive and are failing to perform the daily recommended guidelines of moderate to vigorous exercise. As negative changes and faulty lifestyles begin to occur during and after adulthood transition, creating awareness in people between 29 to 35 years of age about mindful exercise should be considered a national priority. This would allow adults to achieve overall well-being, and increased productivity and life expectancy, reducing health care-associated economic burden placed on the nation.

METABALL-BASED TRANSITION SURFACES

Metaball-based constraint deformation technique is used to change the definition of r, the straight-line distance from a space point to a constraint center in the original calculation of the potential function. By replacing the parameter of the pararnetrized surface w with the straight-line distance r, a method of building transition surfaces according to cormected boundary curves and skeleton curves is proposed. The method has no restrictions on boundary curves that control the space shapes of transition surfaces or on types of skeleton curves, thus transition surfaces, which reach C^1 continuity and are more abundant in shapes and natural, can be obtained.

Recent progress of nuclear liquid gas phase transition

Recent progress on nuclear liquid gas phase transition (LGPT) has been reviewed, especially for the signals of LGPT in heavy ion collisions. These signals include the power-law charge distribution, cluster emission rate, nuclear Zipf law, bimodality, the largest fluctuation of the fragments, Δ-scaling, caloric curve, phase coexis- tence diagram, critical temperature, critical exponent analysis, negative specific heat capacity and spinodal instability etc. The systematic works of the authors on experimental and theoretical LGPT are also introduced.

关键参数对缓圆点波磨区段轮轨力的影响分析

以探究重载线路运行参数对车辆通过缓和曲线低轨侧波磨区轮轨力的影响规律为目的,基于Simpack多体动力学软件搭建了C80车辆-轨道耦合多体动力学模型,利用Matlab生成美国五级轨道随机不平顺,叠加缓圆点前钢轨波磨时域激励作为模型输入,仿真得到在缓圆点处不同波长、波深波磨状态下,缓和曲线长度、曲线半径、超高、行驶速度等关键参数对轮轨力的影响。通过分析一位轮对的轮轨力变化趋势和其最大增长率,发现波磨侧的轮轨力受波磨影响较大;无波磨一侧轮轨横向力受波磨的影响比垂向力大;曲线参数中,各指标最大增长率均随速度的增加而下降;除高轨侧轮轨横向力外,其余指标均随曲线半径的增大而减小;缓和曲线长度和超高的变化,对各指标最大增长率没有明显的降低作用,甚至随着运行参数的增加,指标最大增长率反而增加。

Effect of lamellarization on the microstructure and mechanical properties of marine 10Ni5CrMoV steel

Multistage heat treatment involving quenching(Q),lamellarizing(L),and tempering(T)is applied to marine 10Ni5CrMoV steel.The microstructure and mechanical properties were studied by multiscale characterizations,and the kinetics of reverse austenite transformation,strain hardening behavior,and toughening mechanism were further investigated.The lamellarized specimens possess low yield strength but high toughness,especially cryogenic toughness.Lamellarization leads to the development of film-like reversed austenite at the martensite block and lath boundaries,refining the martensite structure and lowering the equivalent grain size.Kinetic analysis of austenite reversion based on the JMAK model shows that the isothermal transformation is dominated by the growth of reversed austenite,and the maximum transformation of reversed austenite is reached at the peak temperature(750℃).The strain hardening behavior based on the modified Crussard-Jaoul analysis indicates that the reversed austenite obtained from lamellarization reduces the proportion of martensite,significantly hindering crack propagation via martensitic transformation during the deformation.As a consequence,the QLT specimens exhibit high machinability and low yield strength.Compared with the QT specimen,the ductile-brittle transition temperature of the QLT specimens decreases from-116 to-130℃due to the low equivalent grain size and reversed austenite,which increases the cleavage force required for crack propagation and absorbs the energy of external load,respectively.This work provides an idea to improve the cryogenic toughness of marine 10Ni5CrMoV steel and lays a theoretical foundation for its industrial application and comprehensive performance improvement.

城市轨道交通高架线路曲线段异常噪声综合治理

[目的]城市轨道交通运行过程中的振动噪声问题逐渐突显,尤其高架线路噪声影响范围更广,成为了居民投诉的热点,有必要对城市轨道交通高架线路的异常噪声进行综合治理研究,尤其是缓解“曲线啸叫”噪声带来的扰民问题。[方法]以深圳某地铁高架线路曲线段出现的异常振动噪声为依托,分别进行了现场情况调查与环境噪声测试,并实施了针对性治理措施。依据治理前后以及不同工况下的现场测试结果,对比分析得到不同措施实施前后的治理效果。[结果及结论]轨顶涂覆装置对总的轮轨噪声水平影响较小,但能有效抑制啸叫噪声;钢轨打磨后消除了曲线段短波波磨,对于降低轮轨噪声具有十分显著的效果;行车速度优化对于缓解轮轨噪声具有一定效果,且能避免出现钢轨侧磨;通过不同治理措施的综合应用,轨旁噪声峰值降低7.4 dB(A),噪声等效值降低5.9 dB(A);居民楼处监测到的过车噪声较背景噪声的峰值降低至0.5 dB(A),噪声等效值降低至0.3 dB(A),治理措施的降噪效果显著,地铁噪声对环境贡献量已较低,且“曲线啸叫”噪声不再出现。

Wetting transition energy curves for a droplet on a square-post patterned surface

Due to the property of water repellence, biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces have been widely applied to green technologies, in turn inducing wider and deeper investigations on superhydrophobic surfaces. Theoretical, experimental and numerical studies on wetting transitions have been carried out by researchers, but the mechanism of wetting transitions between Cassie-Baxter state and Wenzel state, which is crucial to develop a stable superhydrophobic surface, is still not fully understood. In this paper, the flee energy curves based on the transition processes are presented and discussed in detail. The exis- tence of energy barriers with or without consideration of the gravity effect, and the irreversibility of wet- ting transition are discussed based on the presented energy curves. The energy curves show that different routes of the Cassie-to-Wenzel transition and the reverse transition are the main reason for the irre- versibility. Numerical simulations are implemented via a phase field lattice Boltzmann method of large density ratio, and the simulation results show good consistency with the theoretical analysis.