The influence of cracks on the mechanical behaviour of particulate MMCs: an experimental study

• Autorzy: Kourkoulis S. K.
• Konferencja: 33rd Solid Mechanics Conference, 05-09.09.2000, Zakopane, Polska
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The deterioration of the mechanical properties of particulate Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) caused by macroscopic cracks is studied, experimentally, in comparison to the behaviour of the respective matrix alloys. Two Al-based MMCs, reinforced with fine SiC particles, extensively used in aerospace engineering, are employed. The study is focused on the influence of cracks on the fracture strength of MMCs and on the variation of the critical Crack Opening Displacement (COD) versus the inclination of the crack with respect to the loading direction. The role of the plastic anisotropy induced during manufacturing is also investigated.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Metal Matrix Composities; MMCs; fracture strength; crack opening displacement; COD; macroscopic crack; SEN specimen; experimental testing

• Wydawca: Instytut Podstawowych Problemów Techniki PAN
• Czasopismo: Archives of Mechanics
• Rocznik: 2001
• Tom: Vol. 53, nr 4-5
• Strony: 439--456
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 19 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Kourkoulis S. K.

• National Technical University of Athens, Department of Mechanics, Zografou Campus, Theocaris Building, 157 73 Zografou, Athens, Greece

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