Effects of nano TiN addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiC based steel bonded carbides

TiC based steel bonded carbides with the addition of nano TiN were prepared by vacuum sintering techniques.The microstructure was investigated using scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and transmission electron microscopy（TEM）,and the mechanical properties,such as bending strength,impact toughness,hardness,and density,were measured.The results indicate that the grain size becomes small and there is uniformity in the steel bonded carbide with nano addition;several smaller carbide particles are also found to be inlaid in the rim of the larger carbide grains and prevent the coalescence of TiC grains.The smaller and larger carbide grains joint firmly,and then the reduction of the average size of the grains leads to the increase in the mechanical properties of the steel bonded carbides with nano addition.But the mechanical properties do not increase monotonously with an increase in nano addition.When the nano TiN addition accounts for 6-8 wt.% of the amount of steel bonded carbides,the mechanical properties reach the maximum values and then decrease with further increase in nano TiN addition.

Complex Precipitation Mechanism of Ti-Nb-V Microalloyed Bainitic Base High Strength Steel

The addition of high Ti(>0.1%) in microalloyed bainitic high strength steel was designed, and the precipitation morphology of steels with different Ti, Nb, and V contents was studied by utilizing transmission electron microscopy(TEM). Based on the classical nucleation-crystal growth theory and the Johnson-Mehl-Avrami equation, the precipitation thermodynamic and kinetic model of second phase particles in austenite was established in the form of(Nbx,Vy,Tiz)C, and the complex precipitation mechanism of second phase particles was emphatically studied. The experimental results show that the complex precipitation particles could be divided into two categories: the coarser particles with about 100 nm grain size and the independent complex precipitation particles in the form of(Nb,V,Ti)C with 35-50 nm grain size. The latter has a better precipitation strengthening effect, and the calculated PTT curve shows a typical "C" shape. When the deformed storage energy is 3 820 J·mol^-1, the fastest precipitation temperature of calculated PTT curve is 925℃, and the calculated result is essentially consistent with experimental values. The increase of Ti content increased the nose point temperature and expanded the range of fastest precipitation temperature.

Laser Shock Processing of an Austenitic Stainless Steel and a Nickel-base Superalloy

An austenitic stainless steel 1Cr18Ni9Ti and a solid solution-strengthened Ni-base superalloy GH30 were shock processed using a Q-switched pulsed Nd-glass laser. Microstructure, hardness and residual stress of the laser shock processed surface were investigated as functions of laser processing parameters. Results show that high density of dislocations and fine deformation twins are produced in the laser shock processed surface layers in both the austenitic stainless steel and the nickel-base superalloy. Extensive strain-induced martensite was also observed in the laser shock processed zone of the austenitic steel. The hardness of the laser shock processed surface was significantly enhanced and compressive stress as high as 400 MPa was produced in the laser shock processed surface.

Microstructures and properties of Co-based alloy coatings prepared on surface of H13 steel

The Co-based alloy coatings had been prepared by laser cladding and vacuum fusion sintering. Microstructures of the coatings were investigated and the performance of thermal cycling was also tested using scanning electron microscopy （ SEM） and X-ray diffraction （ XRD ）. The results show that the coatings and substrates combine well. The main phase compositions of laser cladding coating are T-Co, Cr23 C6 and Ni2 9 Cro. 7 Feo. 36, while vacuum fusion sintering coating consists of Co, Cr7 C3, and Ni2.9 Cro. 7 Feo. 36. After thermal cycling, the minimum hot cracking width of laser cladding coating is 14 μm; moreover, laser cladding coating maintains high hardness and hot-cracking susceptibility. Those are beneficial to high temperature wear resistance of hot work dies.

Bauxite Based Bricks for Steel Ladle

1 Scope This standard specifies the classification, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packing, marking, transportation, storage, and quality certificate of bauxite based bricks for steel ladle linings.

Dephosphorization Thermodynamics of Crude Steel Using CaO-Based Flux

The experiments were carried out at 1 175-1 450 ℃ to study the phosphorus distribution ratio between molten Ca O-based slags and carbon saturated hot metal. The phosphate capacity of the slags and the activity coefficient of PO2. 5were calculated from the phosphorus distribution ratio. The effect of addition of Ca F2 and / or Ca Cl2 on the thermodynamic properties of slags was discussed. The correlation of optical basicity with phosphate capacity of slags was studied,and the dephosphorization ability of Ca O-based fluxes with various additives was compared with the results from different studies.

Development of ultra high strength special steels and wrought nickel base superalloys

Ultra-high strength special steels and wrought Ni-base superalloys are been ever increasingly applied in aircraft and aerospace,power generation,oil-gas and other industries.The development of those materials is driven by tougher working conditions,higher efficiency,environment consideration,resource limitation and cost reduction. This presentation will focus on the development of ultra high strength special steels and wrought Ni-base superalloys in aircraft industry. The examples of ultra-high strength steels include: (1) Ultra-high strength stainless steels for landing gear and other structures; (2)High speed and high temperature main shaft bearing steels; (3) Ultra-high strength steels for jet engine main shaft. New and modified Ni-base superalloys will be discussed by examples of (1 )Low cost,process-friendly superalloys with higher performance; (2)Modification of hard-to-processed superalloys. Future development of those materials will be addressed.

Mechanical Properties of Powder Based Steel used as Backing Plate in Heavy Duty Brake Pad Manufacturing

The aims of the present study is to develop a powder based steel used as backing plate for heavy duty brake pad applications. Three powder based back plate steel compositions namely B1 (C- 0.3, Cu – 1.5, P -0.3, Fe – 97.9), B2 (C- 0.1, Cu – 2.5, SiC-1, Fe – 96.4) and B3(C- 0.5, Cu – 2.5, SiC-1, Fe – 96.0) were prepared using a hot powder preform forging technique. The forged samples are of (25× 50×10 mm3) dimensions. These samples were hot rolled and annealed to relieve the residual stresses. These samples were characterized in terms of microstructure, porosity content/densification, hardness and tensile properties. Densification as high near to theoretical density has been realized. Hot powder preform forging using closed die showed better densification. Rolled and annealed microstructure showed lesser porosity content than the forged one. Phosphorous causes hardening of ferrite in solid solution with iron. Compositions B1, showed reasonable elongation and it improved further on annealing. It was observed in this present investigation that, the addition, such as SiC and Cu caused increase in strength. Steel developed in the investigation are used as powder based backing plate in Manufacturing of iron based brake pads used in heavy duty applications.

Wear and corrosion resistance of laser-cladded Fe-based composite coatings on AISI 4130 steel

The wear and corrosion resistance of Fe_（72.2）Cr_（16.8）Ni_（7.3）Mo_（1.6）Mn_（0.7）C_（0.2）Si_（1.2） and Fe_（77.3）Cr_（15.8）Ni_（3.9）Mo_（1.1）Mn_（0.5）C_（0.2）Si_（1.2） coatings laser-cladded on AISI 4130 steel were studied.The coatings possess excellent wear and corrosion resistance despite the absence of expensive yttrium,tungsten,and cobalt and very little molybdenum.The microstructure mainly consists of dendrites and eutectic phases,such as duplex（γ＋α）-Fe and the Fe–Cr（Ni）solid solution,confirmed via energy dispersive spectrometry and X-ray diffraction.The cladded Fe-based coatings have lower coefficients of friction,and narrower and shallower wear tracks than the substrate without the cladding,and the main wear mechanism is mild abrasive wear.Electrochemical test results suggest that the soft Fe_（72.2）Cr_（16.8）Ni_（7.3）Mo_（1.6）Mn_（0.7）C_（0.2）Si_（1.2） coating with high Cr and Ni concentrations has high passivation resistance,low corrosion current,and positive corrosion potential,providing a better protective barrier layer to the AISI 4130 steel against corrosion.

Vacuum Brazing of TiAl Based Alloy with 40Cr Steel

The vacuum brazing of TiAl based alloy with 40Cr steel was investigated using Ag-Cu-Ti filler metal. The experimental results show that the Ag, Cu, Ti atoms in the filler metal and the base metal inter-diffuse toward each other during brazing and react at the interface to form an inter-metallic AlCu 2Ti compound which joins two parts to produce a brazing joint with higher strength.

Feasibility of 0.02% Nb-Based Microalloyed Steel for the Application of One-Step Quenching and Partitioning Heat Treatment

To attain an enhanced combination of mechanical properties for low alloyed steel, the current study has been made to fulfill that growing need in the industry. Its results are introduced within this paper. One step Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) heat treatment has been applied on Niobium-based microalloyed steel alloy with 0.2 %C, in the form of 2 mm thickness sheets. The target of this study is to investigate the viability of applying that significantly recommended, results-wise, heat treatment on the highly well-suited alloy steel samples, to achieve the main target of enhanced properties. A single temperature of 275°C was used as quenching and Partitioning temperature. Four Partitioning periods (30, 200, 500, and 1000 Seconds) were used for soaking at the same temperature. The results were analyzed in the light of microstructural investigation and mechanical testing. All applied cycles did not enhance the strength but moderately improved the ductility and toughness, mainly caused by the slightly high soaking temperature used. Niobium impact of grain refining was apparent through all cycles. The cycle of 500 Seconds Partitioning time obtained optimum values at that particular temperature. The 1000 Seconds Cycle obtained the worst combination of properties. A set of recommendations are set. More research is required at this point, where a lower Partitioning temperature is advised. In the light of the applied combination of parameters, the Partitioning period at such temperature is advised to be between 500 and 1000 Seconds. A high probability that periods closer to 500 than 1000 Seconds will produce better results. More research is needed between those two values of Partitioning time to precisely determine the optimum time at that temperature on that specific alloy.

Peak displacement patterns for the performance-based seismic design of steel eccentrically braced frames

Performance-based seismic design(PBSD) aims to assess structures at different damage states. Since damage can be directly associated to displacements, seismic design with consideration of displacement seems to be logical. In this study, simple formulae to estimate the peak floor displacement patterns of eccentrically braced frames(EBFs) at different performance levels subjected to earthquake ground motions are proposed. These formulae are applicable in a PBSD and especially in direct displacement-based design(DDBD). Parametric study is conducted on a group of 30 EBFs under a set of 15 far field and near field accelerograms which they scaled to different amplitudes to adapt various performance levels. The results of thousands of nonlinear dynamic analyses of EBFs have been post-processed by nonlinear regression analysis in order to recognize the major parameters that influence the peak displacement pattern of these frames. Results show that suggested displacement patterns have relatively good agreement with those acquired by an exact nonlinear dynamic analysis.

多尺度钢纤维混杂增强水泥基材料抗冲击性能及阻裂能力

为更好地研究钢纤维混杂方式对水泥基材料的增强作用,本研究使用长度分别为6 mm(S)、13 mm(M)和35 mm(H)的三种钢纤维,进行单掺、双掺、三掺制备钢纤维增强水泥基材料,采用圆柱体试件进行落锤冲击试验,从冲击次数及耗能、破坏形态、裂缝宽度发展等方面探究混杂方式对水泥基材料抗冲击性能及阻裂能力的影响。试验结果表明:钢纤维从单掺到三掺,材料抗冲击性能逐渐增强。钢纤维单掺对水泥基材料强度及抗冲击性能提升效果依次为:M>H>S;双掺组合方式从优到劣为:M+H>S+M>S+H,当1.5%(体积分数,下同)M与0.5%H混掺时材料的增强、增韧效果最佳,28 d抗折强度为22.6 MPa,较单掺M和H分别提高了3.2%和31.4%,抗压强度为154.8 MPa,较单掺M和H分别提高了40.1%和65.5%,初裂与破坏冲击耗能比单掺M和H分别提高了23.5%、425%和36.7%、300%;三掺最优掺量为0.5%S、0.5%M和1%H,初裂和破坏冲击耗能比最优双掺M1.5H0.5组分别提高了33.3%、1.9%。双参数的Weibull分布可以合理地描述钢纤维混杂增强水泥基材料的初裂冲击次数(N1)和破坏冲击次数(N2)。S抑制微裂缝的产生与扩张,M和H阻止宏观裂缝在不同受荷阶段的发展,在不同结构层次、不同受荷阶段发挥逐级阻裂作用。

灌浆插筋式模块钢结构连接节点力学性能试验研究

针对模块钢结构建筑间的连接问题,提出了一种新型的由钢筋与CGM灌浆料组成的灌浆插筋式模块钢结构连接节点形式,并采用试验和理论分析的方法,对节点柱的轴压性能、轴拉性能和抗弯性能进行了深入研究,提出了相应的承载力计算方法.研究结果表明:①在轴向压力作用下,此节点上下两侧空钢管发生屈曲破坏,轴压承载力约为钢管截面屈服承载力的97%,表明此节点具有较好的抗压承载能力;不同钢筋直径试件的荷载-位移曲线基本一致,表明节点的抗压承载力与钢筋直径无关;②在轴向拉力作用下,试件在节点的连接缝隙处发生分离,灌浆料表面呈现了斜向裂缝;在钢筋直径为14~18 mm的范围内,构件的极限抗拉承载力为钢管极限承载力的28%~32%,并且随着钢筋直径的增大,试件的极限抗拉承载力增大、延性减小;③在弯矩作用下,试件一侧受拉、另一侧受压,在节点的连接缝隙处钢管发生分离,受拉区灌浆料形成斜向裂缝;在钢筋直径为14~18 mm的范围内,构件的抗弯承载力为钢管承载力的37%~47%,并且随着钢筋直径的增大,试件的极限抗拉承载力增大、延性减小,试件的屈服位移和极限位移均增大.

Stress Corrosion Cracking of Pressure Vessel Steel and Countermeasures by Titanium-Based & Cerium-Based Inhibitors in Subcritical Aqueous Environment

An overview of a severe kind of environmentally-assisted cracking-stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of pressure vessel steel (PVS),such as stainless steel 304, alloy 600,690 and other nickel-based alloys in subcritical (～300 ℃) aqueous environment was given. The mechanisms of SCC of metals under this inclement surrounding were briefly generalized. Herein,some pragmatic solutions to mitigate the SCC susceptibility and retard its propagation were presented. The titanium and cerium-based inhibitors addition countermeasure was highlighted.

A new methodology for energy-based seismic design of steel moment frames

A procedure is proposed whereby input and hysteretic energy spectra developed for single-degree-of-freedom （SDOF） systems are applied to multi-degree-of-freedom （MDOF） steel moment resisting frames. The proposed procedure is verified using four frames, viz., frame with three-, five-, seven- and nine-stories, each of which is subjected to the fault- normal and fault-parallel components of three actual earthquakes. A very good estimate for the three- and five-story frames, and a reasonably acceptable estimate for the seven-, and nine-story frames, have been obtained. A method for distributing the hysteretic energy over the frame height is also proposed. This distribution scheme allows for the determination of the energy demand component of a proposed energy-based seismic design （EBSD） procedure for each story. To address the capacity component of EBSD, a story-wise optimization design procedure is developed by utilizing the energy dissipating capacity from plastic hinge formation/rotation for these moment frames. The proposed EBSD procedure is demonstrated in the design of a three-story one-bay steel moment frame.

As-cast Medium Mn Steel with Nodular Carbide Modified by Y-base Heavy RE Compound

1.IntroductionMedium Mn steel was developed be-cause the wear resistance of Hadfield steel(Mn13)is poor under low or medium im-pact and extrusion abrasion[1-4].In theforegoing investigations[2-4]we found thatwith the increase of C content,theneedle-like and network carbide in mediumMn steel increased(as shown in Fig.1(a)and(c)).Although its wear resistance was largelyimproved,its impact toughness was greatlydecreased.In order to increase toughness,along-term high temperature heat-treatmentwas needed.But the treatment caused cracks

功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构研究进展

钢筋混凝土柱-钢梁(RCS)混合框架结构以其结合了混凝土优异的抗压性能及钢材优异的抗弯性能而受到广泛关注,而可恢复功能结构以其震后快速恢复使用功能的能力,也成为地震工程界研究的新热点。功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构可以在弯矩较大的梁端和柱脚部位设置可更换构件,实现结构的功能可恢复能力。文中简述了近年来功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构研究进展,重点关注各类型功能可恢复钢梁、功能可恢复摇摆柱脚的构造研究,介绍了功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构性能分析研究进展。最后,对功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构仍需深入研究的问题进行了展望。

基于性能的含可更换耗能梁段高强钢框筒结构抗震性能研究

含可更换耗能梁段的高强钢框筒结构(HSS-SFT-RSL)结合了耗能梁段耗能强、钢框筒抗侧刚度大、高强钢承载力高等优点,是一种抗震性能优良的结构体系.传统设计方法需要进行复杂的迭代和计算才能使结构达到预期性能目标,且无法较为准确地控制结构的塑性发展顺序和破坏模式,本文采用课题组提出的基于性能的塑性设计方法(PBPD)各设计一个30层HSS-SFT-RSL算例和含可更换剪切型耗能梁段的普通钢框筒结构(CS-SFT-RSL)算例,通过静力和动力弹塑性分析对比两算例的抗震性能.结果表明:采用PBPD法设计的两算例具有相似的顶点侧移角和破坏模式,HSS-SFT-RSL算例抗侧刚度略低,但极限承载力更高;在罕遇水准地震下,两算例各层耗能梁段均能参与耗能,层间侧移角沿结构高度分布均匀,避免了薄弱层,残余层间变形较小,有利于耗能梁段更换和结构震后功能的快速恢复.

生物基白炭黑和生物基油在全钢载重子午线轮胎胎面胶中的应用

研究生物基白炭黑和生物基油在全钢载重子午线轮胎胎面胶中的应用。结果表明:使用生物基油等量代替环烷油,胶料的硫化速度略加快,300%定伸应力降低,耐切割、耐低温和耐迁移性能提高,生热略增大,耐磨性能基本相当;在同样采用生物基油的情况下,使用生物基白炭黑等量代替沉淀法白炭黑,胶料的硫化特性、生热、耐磨和耐切割性能相当,但耐疲劳性能明显降低。