An Overview of Formation Mechanism and Disaster Characteristics of Post-seismic Debris Flows Triggered by Subsequent Rainstorms in Wenchuan Earthquake Extremely Stricken Areas

The Wenchuan earthquake induced large amounts of debris flows and catastrophic incidents triggered by subsequent rainstorms occurred frequently in the past 6 rainy seasons, and thus resulted in serious casualties, huge economic loss and long-term impact. In this paper, post-seismic debris flows distributed in 10 Wenchuan earthquake extremely stricken counties were verified and debris flow database consisting of 609 debris flows was established based on detailed investigation organized by Land and Resources Department of Sichuan Province. Combined with database and related studies, the impact of Wenchuan earthquake on debris flows was analyzed. And then variation of formation conditions including rainfall threshold and landform condition was analyzed by contrasting pre-seismic and post-seismic debris flows. Followed are some typical viewpoints on initiation mechanism of post-seismic debris flows. In the end of this paper, characteristics of postseismic debris flows triggered by subsequent rainstorms were comprehensively summarized, such as regional group occurrence, high frequency, high viscosity, chain effect, huge dynamics, large scale and long duration. We hope this paper will be helpful in understanding the formation mechanism, disaster characteristics and prevention countermeasures of post-seismic debris flows in Wenchuan earthquake extremely stricken areas.

Microstructure and formation mechanism of SHS joining between C_f/Al composites and TiAl intermetallic with Al–Ni–CuO interlayer

In this study, it was reported a novel approach for joining Cf/A1 composites and TiA1 intermetallic by self- propagating high-temperature synthesis （SHS）. Mixed powders of 14A1-2Ni-3CuO were used as the SHS inter- layer, and differential thermal analysis test of A1-Ni-CuO interlayer was conducted to analyze the exothermic char- acteristic. Sound joint was got by SHS joining under the conditions of 600 ℃, 30 min, and 5 MPa. The joint was characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）, and X-ray diffrac- tion （XRD）. TiA13 and NiA13 are, respectively, formed in the TiA1/interlayer and Cf/A1/interlayer interfaces. Reac- tion products of Ni2Al3, NiAl3, A1203, and Cu were observed in the interlayer. And the formation mechanism of SHS joining was investigated.

Microstructure evolution and formation mechanism of laser-ignited SHS joining between Cf/Al composites and TiAl alloys with Ni-Al-Ti interlayer

In this study, Cf/Al composites and TiAl alloys were joined by a new method named laser-ignited selfpropagating synthesis（SHS）. Mixed powders of 63.0Ni-31.9Al-5.1Ti（wt%） were used as joining interlayer.Perfect joint was got. The microstructure evolution and formation mechanism of the SHS joint were investigated by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, energy-dispersive spectroscopy（EDS） and X-ray diffraction（XRD）. Results show that localized melting occurs on both sides. One γ-Ni（0.35）Al（0.30）Ti（0.35） and two Ni-Al reaction layers form,respectively, in the TiAl/interlayer and Cf/Al/interlayer interfaces. The combustion of Ni-Al-Ti interlayer begins with the sharp reaction of Ni and Al. The interlayer product is a eutectic organization of NiAl and Al-rich γ.

Effects of Joining Conditions on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of C_f/Al Composites and TiAl Alloy Combustion Synthesis Joints

Cf/Al composites and TiAl alloy were joined by combustion synthesis in different joining conditions. Effects of additive Cu, joining temperature and holding time on joint microstructure and shear strength were characterized by employing DTA, SEM, EDS, XRD and shear test. Results show that the additive Cu in the Ti-Al-C interlayer could significantly decrease the reaction temperature owing to the emergence of Al--Cu eutectic liquid. Reaction degree of the interlayer was influenced by joining temperature and holding time. Due to the barrier action of formed TiAl3 layer, reaction rate of Ti and Al was determined by the atoms diffusion. The reaction between Ti and AI was more sensitive to the joining temperature rather the holding time. The joints shear strength was influenced by joining condition directly. The maximum shear strength of CS joints was 25.89 MPa at 600 ℃ for 30 rain under 5 MPa. Interface evolution mechanism of the CS joint was analyzed based on the experimental results and phase diagram.