Prediction of flow stresses at high temperatures with artificial neural networks

On the basis of the data obtained on Gleeble 1500 Thermal Simulator, the predicting models for the relation between stable flow stress during high temperature plastic deformation and deformation strain, strain rate and temperature for 1420 Al Li alloy have been developed with BP artificial neural networks method. The results show that the model on basis of BPNN is practical and it reflects the actual feature of the deforming process. It states that the difference between the actual value and the output of the model is in order of 5%. [

Research on Hot Plasticity of Continuous Cast Blank for Heavy Rail between BNbRE and BNbRE(V) at High Temperature

The text determines the hot plasticity of CC blank for heavy rail between BNbRE and BNbRE(V) under 1300～850 ℃ by using Gleeble 1500D. It also makes comparative analysis of the microstructure and fracture of the tensile specimens by scanning electronic microscope. The result indicates that hot plasticity is almost zero when temperature is between 1200～1300 ℃. While hot plasticity of BNbRE(V) is better than BNbRE between 975～1200 ℃. Plasticity decreases with the reducing temperature from 975 ℃. Hot plasticity of BNbRE(V) reaches the minimum because of the precipitation of vanadium in the specimens reaches the maximum at 850 ℃.Vanadium largely affects the plasticity of steel in brittle temperature region Ⅲ and the embrittlement extends to lower temperature.

Study on Damage of High Temperature Plastic Deformation for Al-Li A lloy

The security of use for Al-Li alloy will be greatly influenced by the damage degree of plastic deformation within i t at high temperature . Based on continuum damage mechanics theory, the damage e volution of Al-5.44Mg-2.15Li-0.12Zr alloy during plastic deforming at high te mperature is simulated by using the damage evolution model of high temperature p lastic deformation. The changing rule of its inner damage with deformation tempe rature, strain rate and strain is gained in this paper. The equation of damage e volution for high temperature plastic deformation is developed, providing an aca demic basis for the technology of plastic process of Al-Li alloys.

Tensile Properties of an Aluminum Matrix Composite Reinforced by SnO_2-coated Al_(18)B_4O_(33) Whisker

Al18B4O33 whisker was coated by SnO2 particles using a chemical precipitation method, and an aluminum matrix composite reinforced by the coated whisker was fabricated by squeeze casting technique. It is found that the SnO2 coating can react with aluminum matrix during squeeze casting process, and Sn particles are induced near the interface between Al18B4O33 whisker and matrix. The tensile test at room temperature indicated that the tensile strength of Al18B4O33 whisker reinforced aluminum matrix composite can be enhanced by suitable content of SnO2 coating. The composites with various whisker coating contents exhibit maximum tensile plasticity at about 300 ℃, and the composite with a suitable whisker coating content could enhance its tensile plasticity evidently, which suggest that an Al18B4O33 whisker-Al composite with both high strength at room temperature and high formability at elevated temperature can be designed.

Effect of Preparation Temperature on the Aging Properties of Waste Polyethylene Modified Asphalt

In this study, waste polyethylene(WPE) was used as a modifier for base asphalt. In our previous studies,we have examined a variety of polymer modifiers for asphalt. By contrast, little research has focused on the preparation process, such as preparation time, preparation temperature and shear rate. The effect of preparation temperature on aging properties of WPE-modified asphalt was investigated in this work. The experimental materials were characterized by infrared spectroscopy(IR), thermo-gravimetric analysis(TG), and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). The physical properties were determined by conducting asphalt penetration, softening point and ductility tests. The results show that increasing the preparation temperature results in an increased softening point of WPE-modified asphalt while decreased penetration and ductility. In addition, this variation was accentuated by aging the experimental materials. The modification process of WPE is a physical process. During the asphalt modification process, the WPE aged as the preparation temperature increased. The results revealed that 190 C is the most suitable preparation temperature, and the post aged asphalt demonstrated improved high temperature stability.

Phenomenon and Mechanism of High Temperature Low Plasticity in High-Cr Nickel-based Superalloy

Cr is the most important element in nickel-based alloys to prevent high temperature oxidation and corrosion. However, high-Cr content will lead to a decline of hot workability which limits the addition of Cr for most nickel-based superalloys. In order to add more Cr into Ni-based alloy for improving high temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance, the poor hot workability of high-Cr alloy must be first solved. Deformation characteristic of a high-Cr nickel-based alloy （40 wt% Cr） under hot compression conditions at 800-1200 ℃ has been investigated by using a Gleeble 3500 machine, and the microstructural evolution during hot working process has been observed by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The results show that a high-temperature low-plasticity （HTLP） region exists in this high-Cr nickel-based alloy. This phenomenon can be attributed to its non-uniform interdendritic microstructure at high temperatures. These results can explain the poor hot workability of high-Cr nickel-based alloy.