Effects of Al2O3-Particulate-Contained Composite Filler Materials on the Shear Strength of Alumina Joints

Al2O3l2O3 joints were brazed with a new kind of filler materials, which were formed by adding AI203 particulates into Ag-Cu-Ti active filler metal. The results showed that the material parameters (the Ti content, Al2O3 particulate volume fraction) of the composite filler materials affected the shear strength of brazed joints. When the Ti content was 2 wt pct in the filler metal, the shear strength of brazing joints decreased with the increasing the volume ratio of Al2O3 particulate. When the Ti content was 3 wt pct in the filler metal, the shear strength of joints increased from 93.75 MPa(AI203p 0 vol. pct) to 135.32 MPa(AI203p 15 vol. pct).

PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF BULK CERAMICS VIA PYROLYSIS OF POLYCARBOSILANE WITH ACTIVE FILLERS II.FLEXURAL STRENGTH AND ANTI-OXIDATIVE PROPERTIES OF ACTIVE FILLER/PCS DERIVED BULK CERAMICS

The flexural strengths and oxidative resistant properties of the ceramics derived from polycarbosilane and active fillers (Ti, TiH 2, TiB 2, Cr, and CrSi 2) were measured and characterized. The introduction of active fillers enhances slightly the flexural strengths, and further densification is required to obtain higher strengths. The oxidative resistant behaviors of the specimens with active fillers are, by means of weight gain in air, poorer compared with those without active fillers.

Strength Characterization of E-glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites with Filler Materials

In this research work, an investigation was made on the mechanical properties of E-glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites filled by various filler materials. Composites filled with varying concentrations of fly ash, aluminum oxide (Al2O3), magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) and hematite powder were fabricated by standard method and the mechanical properties such as ultimate tensile strength, impact strength and hardness of the fabricated composites were studied. The test results show that composites filled by 10% volume Mg(OH)2 exhibited maximum ultimate tensile strength and hardness. Fly ash filled composites exhibited maximum impact strength.

Effect of Zirconium Oxide Nano-Fillers Addition on the Flexural Strength, Fracture Toughness, and Hardness of Heat-Polymerized Acrylic Resin

Purpose: The mechanical strength of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) remains far from ideal for maintaining the longevity of denture. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanofillers powder with different concentration (1.5%, 3%, 5% and 7%) on the flexural strength, fracture toughness, and hardness of heat-polymerized acrylic resin. Materials and methods: Zirconium oxide powders with different concentrations (1.5%, 3%, 5% and 7%) were incorporated into heat-cure acrylic resin (PMMA) and processed with optimal condition (2.5:1 Powder/monomer ratio, conventional packing method and water bath curing for 2 hours at 95。C) to fabricate test specimens of PMMA of dimensions (50 × 30 × 30 mm) for the flexural strength, fracture toughness, and (50 × 30 × 30 mm) were fabricated for measuring hardness. PMMA without additives was prepared as a test control. Three types of mechanical tests;flexural strength, fracture toughness and hardness were carried out on the samples. The recorded values of flexural strength in (MPa), fracture toughness in (MPa.m1/2), and hardness (VHN) were collected, tabulated and statistically analyzed. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s tests were used for testing the significance between the means of tested groups which are statistically significant when the P value ≤ 0.05. Results: Addition of Zirconium oxide nanofillers to PMMA significantly increased the flexural strength, fracture toughness and hardness. Conclusion: These results indicate that Zirconium oxide nanofillers added to PMMA has a potential as a reliable denture base material with increased flexural strength, fracture toughness, and hardness. According to the results of the present study, the best mechanical properties were achieved by adding 7%wt ZrO2 concentration.

Strength and interfacial microstructure of Si3N4 joint brazed with amorphous Ti-Zr-Ni-Cu filler metal

In this paper, the vacuum brazing of Si3N4 ceramic was carried out with Ti40Zr25Ni15Cu20 amorphous filler metal. The interfacial microstructure was investigated by scanning electron microscopy （ SEM ）, energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS） etc. According to the analysis, the interface reaction layer was mode up of TiN abut on the ceramic and the Ti-Si, Zr-Si compounds. The influence of brazing temperature and holding time on the joint strength was also studied. The results shows that the joint strength first increased and then decreased with the increasing of holding time and brazing temperature. The joint strength was significantly affected by the thickness of the reaction layer. Under the same experimental conditions, the joint brazed with amorphous filler metal exhibits much higher strength compared with the one brazed with crystalline filler metal with the same composition. To achieve higher joint strength at relatively low temperature, it is favorable to use the amorphous filler metal than the crystalline filler metal.

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.

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.

Brazed joints of CBN grains and AISI 1045 steel with AgCuTi-TiC mixed powder as filler materials

The brazing process of cubic boron nitride （CBN） grains and AISI 1045 steel with AgCuTi-TiC mixed powder as a filler material was carried out.The joining strength and the interfacial microstructure were investigated.The experimental results indicate that the spreading of the molten filler material on AISI 1045 steel is decreased with the increase of TiC content.A good interface is formed between the TiC particulates and AgCuTi alloy through the wetting behavior.In the case of AgCuTi＋16wt% TiC,the strength of the brazed steel-to-steel joints reached the highest value of 95MPa dependent upon the reinforcement effect of TiC particles within the filler layer.Brazing resultants of TiB2,TiB,and TiN are produced at the interface of the CBN grains and the AgCuTi-TiC filler layer by virtue of the interdiffusion of B,N,and Ti atoms.

Effects of Heating Temperature on Interfacial Microstructure and Compressive Strength of Brazed CBN-AlN Composite Abrasive Grits

CBN-AlN composite abrasive grits and AISI 1045 steel were brazed using Ag-Cu-Ti active filler alloy by heating up to the temperature of 890,900 and 920 ℃,respectively,and then held at the temperature for 8 min.Optical microscope,scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction equipment were utilized to study the effects of heating temperature on the microstructure of the joining interface.The compressive strength of the brazed composite grits was also measured.The experimental results show that the atoms of Ti,Al,B and N have preferentially penetrated towards the joining interface of composite grits and filler alloy.The compounds of Ti-nitride,Ti-borides and Ti3AlN were formed in the reaction layer.Degradation effect was not made on the compressive strength of the CBN-AlN composite grits when the brazing process was carried out in the temperature range of 890-920 ℃.

Zr-Ti-Ni-Cu Amorphous Brazing Fillers Applied to Brazing Titanium TA2 and Q235 Steel

Ti-Zr-Cu-Ni amorphous filler with good performance is suitable for joining TC and TB titanium alloy, but its melting temperature is higher than 882.5°C, the α→β phase transition temperature of TA2, which makes the ductility of TA2 fall and the microstructure of the joint coarse. In this paper, Ti-Zr-Cu-Ni amorphous filler was redesigned and optimized by using orthogonal experiment to obtain three easy-to-use Zr-Ti-Ni-Cu amorphous fillers with low melting points and good plasticity. The fast cooling equipment was used to fabricate the brazing filler foils to implement the braze welding of TA2 and Q235 with high frequency inductance. The results indicate that all the brazing foils are amorphous structure with lower melting temperature, for example, Zr52Ti22Ni18Cu8 filler’s is 538°C. The technical parameters in brazing welding are: welding temperature T = 800°C;heating electric current I =25 A;heating time t = 15 s and holding time t = 15 s, in the case of these conditions, the jointing head shear strength of TA2/Zr52Ti24Ni13Cu11/Q235 is 139 MPa. Fracture is mainly located in the brazing seam. The white brittle intermetallic TiFe, TiFe2 and enhancement TiC spread in the center zone of brazing seam.

Sustainable Construction—High Performance Concrete Containing Limestone Dust as Filler

Massive amounts of limestone waste are produced by the stone processing industry worldwide. Generally, it is believed that 60% to 70% of the stone is wasted in processing in the form of fragments, powder and slurry out of which around 30% is in the form of fine powder [1]. This waste has no beneficial usage and poses environmental hazards. Use of this waste product in the construction industry can largely reduce the amount of waste to be disposed off by the local municipalities in addition to reducing large burden on the environment. Some basic research on use of limestone dust as cement/ concrete filler?has?been carried out in the recent past but high strength/ high performance concretes have not been investigated yet [2] [3]. The concrete industry is among the largest consumer of raw materials worldwide and has been investigated for use of various types of waste materials like crushed brick, rice husk and straw ash as either aggregates for concrete or as partial cement substitutes. Use of limestone dust as filler material in concrete can consume a huge amount of this waste material which has to be disposed off otherwise, creating large burden on the environment. This experimental study aimed at evaluating the properties of high performance concretes made from Portland cement, natural aggregates and sand. Limestone dust was added by replacing sand in the percentages of 10% and 20%. Wide ranging investigations covering most aspects of mechanical behavior and permeability were carried out for various mixes for compressive strengths of 60?N/mm2, 80?N/mm2 and 100?N/mm2. Compressive strengths of concrete specimen with partial replacement of sand with 10% and 20% limestone dust as filler material for 60?N/mm2, 80N/mm2 and 100?N/mm2 were observed to be higher by about 4% to 12% than the control specimen. Flexural strengths were also observed to be higher by 12%?-?13%. Higher elastic moduli and reduced permeability were observed along with better sulphate and acid resistance. Better strengths and improved durability of such high-performance concretes make it a more acceptable material for major construction projects.

无机填料对水泥固化泥炭土强度的影响

通过无侧限抗压强度和扫描电镜试验,研究了无机填料种类和粒径对水泥固化泥炭土强度的影响.结果表明:水泥固化泥炭土强度随着石英砂掺量的增加呈先增加后降低的趋势,20%石英砂掺量下水泥固化泥炭土强度最高;当石英砂粒径d>1.0 mm时,水泥固化泥炭土强度提升有限,而当d<0.5 mm时,水泥固化泥炭土强度提升明显;高岭土颗粒可有效填充泥炭土孔隙,有利于水泥联结无机填料和泥炭土颗粒,且水泥联合高岭土固化泥炭土的强度明显优于水泥联合石英砂;当泥炭土含水率为600%,高岭土掺量从5%增至30%时,28d龄期水泥固化泥炭土强度的增幅为58.5%~116.6%.

New filler metal systems for the brazing of titanium alloys

It＇ s well known welding takes the leading role in development of titanium structures. However, in number of cases technological processes of brazing are more appropriate and, sometimes, being the single possible, in particular, during production of multilayer thin-wall structures. It should be noted that brazing filler metals of Ti-Cu-Ni, Ti-Zr-Cu-Ni, Zr-Ti-Ni and Cu-Zr-Ti systems in a form of plastic foils, as well as in powder form are mainly used in world practice for brazing of titanium alloys. Present work provides the results of complex investigations of brazing filler metals of Ti-Zr-Fe, Ti-Zr-Mn and Ti-Zr-Co systems using differential thermal analysis, light and scanning microscopy, X-ray microspectrum analysis. Data on melting ranges of pilot alloys were obtained, and liquidas su^Caces of given systems using simplex-lattice method were build. Brazing filler metals covering brazing temperature range of current structural titanium materials based on solid solutions as well as intermetallics were proposed. Structure, chemical inhomogeniety and strength characteristics of brazed joints were studied. It is determined that brazing of solid solution based alloys （OT4, VT6 ） using indicated brazing fiUer metals ensures strength characteristics of joints, which are not inferior to that obtained with application of known brazing filler metals even if they are received at lower brazing temperature.

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.

粉煤灰改良红层泥岩填料静三轴试验研究

红层泥岩的吸水软化和体积膨胀特性易造成路基翻浆冒泥现象及路基不均匀沉降等病害,在作为公路路基填料时应对其进行改良。本文选用粉煤灰作为改良剂,通过室内X射线衍射试验、化学成分测试和易溶盐等试验,分析红层泥岩和粉煤灰的成分组成及离子含量;通过无侧限抗压强度试验、室内变水头渗透试验和固结等试验分析了试样改良前后物理力学特性;通过常规三轴UU试验,研究了不同粉煤灰掺量对改良试样剪切应力-应变及抗剪强度的影响;分析了粉煤灰掺量为10%时,养护龄期对改良试验抗剪强度参数的影响。结果表明:该地区红层泥岩属低液限黏土,其易溶盐溶液中的SO42-离子含量最高,pH值呈碱性;三轴剪切试验中,改良和未改良试样均呈塑性破坏,试样粉煤灰掺量和龄期均对试样抗剪强度提高具有促进作用,且黏聚力增长幅度远大于内摩擦角;粉煤灰掺量为10%龄期28 d时,试样黏聚力较未改良未养护试样和10%掺量未养护试样分别提升37.9%和6.9%,内摩擦角分别增大了1.2°和0.7°。试样的静力学试验均验证了粉煤灰改良的可靠性。

1.1 MW高速内置式永磁同步电机新型转子拓扑设计与强度优化

大功率高速永磁电机中通常采用绑扎碳纤维护套的方式来降低转子应力,然而护套厚度过大会导致等效气隙增加,电机性能随之降低。针对这一问题,设计了一种具有新型转子拓扑结构的1.1 MW、18 000 r/min的内置式高速永磁同步电机。该结构采用永磁体分段设计,并增设加强筋,分担转子隔磁桥处的应力,使护套厚度得到有效降低。同时,将转子外部隔磁桥处替换为非导磁填充块,阻断漏磁路径,提升永磁体利用率。最后,有限元分析结果表明,相较于初始模型,新型结构电机在等效气隙增大1.5 mm的情况下,输出转矩达到600.44 N·m,增加了16.86 N·m,并且新型转子铁心最大应力降低了496.82 MPa,转子结构的机械强度得到显著提高,可为大功率高速永磁电机转子拓扑设计提供参考。

Sn对Cu-Sn-Ti钎料显微组织与性能的影响

为揭示Sn调控Cu-Sn-Ti钎料显微组织与力学性能的规律,采用真空非自耗熔炼法制备Cu-Sn-Ti钎料,利用扫描电镜、X射线衍射仪、能谱仪、万能材料试验机等,研究了Sn对Cu-Sn-Ti钎料的显微组织、显微硬度、剪切强度及断口形貌的影响.结果表明,钎料显微组织随Sn含量增加而演变的规律为:枝晶状初生α-Cu基体相+共晶组织+晶间组织→初生α-Cu基体相+共晶组织→共晶组织→初生CuSn_(3)Ti_(5)相+粗化共晶组织+α-Cu基体相(富Sn)+Cu_(41)Sn_(11)相+SnTi_(3)相,其中晶间组织为α-Cu相和CuSn_(3)Ti_(5)相的混合组织+少量的(SnTi_(3)+CuTi相+Cu_(3)Ti相).随着Sn含量的增加,钎料显微硬度呈先增大后减小的趋势,钎料剪切强度呈逐渐减小的趋势,断口形貌由准解理断裂向解理断裂+准解理断裂的混合形态转变.增加Sn含量促使钎料形成粗化的CuSn_(3)Ti_(5)相和共晶组织是导致钎料剪切强度下降的主要原因.

建筑垃圾填筑路基边坡稳定性分析

为了明确建筑垃圾再生材料填筑路基的边坡稳定性,采用规范简化Bishop法和强度折减有限元法,对天津地区常用的路基断面形式进行系统的边坡稳定性分析,结果表明:石灰掺土稳定砖料是一种很好的路基填料,上下路床均采用建筑垃圾填筑时,在非浸水条件和浸水条件下,路基高度为3 m的边坡稳定安全系数均能够满足规范要求。强度折减法和双强度折减法分析发现:边坡高度为3 m时,稳定安全系数均1.07左右。

保温时间对Ni-Sn复合钎焊接头组织性能的影响

针对Ni/Ni-Sn/Ni复合钎焊,提出采用界面金属间化合物(Intermetallic compound,IMC)层厚度及钎缝内部IMC含量(体积分数)分别表征钎焊过程中界面及钎缝内部组织演变进程,研究保温时间对Ni-Sn复合钎焊接头组织性能的影响。结果表明:接头内只生成一种金属间化合物Ni_(3)Sn_(4),主要分布在母材界面和钎缝内所有Ni颗粒周围;界面IMC层厚度及钎缝内部Ni_(3)Sn_(4)含量均随着保温时间的增加不断增加,当保温240 min时,金属间化合物含量高达83.23%,形成了由Ni_(3)Sn_(4)化合物以及残余Ni颗粒组成的耐高温钎焊接头;接头剪切强度随保温时间的增加呈先上升后缓慢下降的趋势,断裂位置由钎缝内部向界面转移,当保温180 min时,接头的剪切强度达到最大值28.47 MPa,此时断裂位置刚好发生在界面IMC层处。

Ti_(43.76)Zr_(12.50)Cu_(37.49-x)Ni_(6.25)Co_(x)非晶钎料真空钎焊TC4钛合金/316L不锈钢

根据双团簇模型设计并制备了Ti-Zr-Cu-Ni-Co系非晶钎料,用于真空钎焊TC4钛合金和316L不锈钢,分析了钎料中Co元素含量对钎焊接头界面微观组织形貌、力学性能及断裂行为的影响规律.结果表明,钎焊接头可划分为TC4/扩散区(Ⅰ区)/钎缝中心区(Ⅱ区)/界面区(Ⅲ区)/316L,界面典型微观组织结构为TC4/β-Ti+Ti_(2)Cu/(Ti,Zr)_(2)(Cu,Ni)+Ti_(2)Cu+Ti_(2)(Cu,Ni)+TiFe/(Fe,Cr)_(2)Ti+α-(Fe,Cr)+τ+γ-(Fe,Ni)+σ/316L,随着Co元素含量的增加,接头剪切强度先升高后降低再升高,当Co元素含量为1.56%时达到最大310 MPa,不添加Co元素时,接头断裂于钎缝中心区(Ⅱ区);当Co元素含量为1.56%~6.24%时,接头断裂于靠近316L母材的界面区(Ⅲ区)附近,断裂模式为典型的解理断裂.