Multiscale Modelling of Mechanical Properties of Steel Deformed in Semi-Solid State – Experimental Background

Abstract:

The paper reports the results of experimental and theoretical work leading to the construction of a multiscale mathematical model describing the phenomena accompanying the steel deformation in semi-solid state as well as at extra-high temperatures. Conducted experiments and simulations confirms the need to seek new methods to obtain precise characteristics in the context of detailed computer simulations. The investigations presented in the current paper has shown, that temperature distribution inside the controlled semi-solid volume is strongly heterogeneous and non-uniform. Axial-symmetrical model (core of the old methodology) does not take into account all the physical phenomena accompanying the deformation. Finally, the error of the predicted strain-stress curves can still be improved. The proposed solution of the presented problem is application of both fully three-dimensional solution and more adequate solidification model taking into consideration evolution of forming steel microstructure. Contrary to the current model the new approach should allow to better capture the physical principles of semi-solid steel deformation in micro-scale. Additionally, the new complex methodology should allow to transfer the characteristics of the material behaviour between the micro-and macro-scale. As a consequence the final results should be more precise and accurate.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 622-623)
• Pages: 643-650
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.622-623.643
• Online since: September 2014
• Authors: Marcin Hojny*
• Keywords: Extra-High Temperatures, FEM, Gleeble Thermo-Mechanical Simulator, Semi-Solid State

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