Scientific-Technical Seminar on Methods of Testing the Mechanical Properties at Low Temperatures and Determining the Cold Brittleness of Structural Materials

1972 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-89
Author(s):  
V. N. Nikitin
Author(s):  
Weidong Zhao ◽  
Guoqing Feng ◽  
Bernt J. Leira ◽  
Huilong Ren

Abstract The mechanical properties of welded DH36 steel at low temperatures are important to the safety of structures in Polar areas. The purpose of the study is to investigate the static and cyclic behavior of welded DH36 steel at low temperatures based on tensile and fatigue tests. The Ductile to Brittle transition and Fatigue Ductile to Brittle Transition of welded DH36 steel occurred at low temperatures. Finally, some relevant applications of the results within the context of polar engineering and design are discussed in the last part of the present study.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wang ◽  
Hongliang Zhang ◽  
Yang Gao

Low temperature negatively affects the engineering performance of cementitious materials and hinders the construction productivity. Previous studies have already demonstrated that TiO2 nanoparticles can accelerate cement hydration and enhance the strength development of cementitious materials at room temperature. However, the performance of cementitious materials containing TiO2 nanoparticles at low temperatures is still unknown. In this study, specimens were prepared through the replacement of cement with 1 wt.%, 2 wt.%, 3 wt.%, 4 wt.%, and 5 wt.% TiO2 nanoparticles and cured under temperatures of 0°C, 5°C, 10°C, and 20°C for specific ages. Physical and mechanical properties of the specimens were evaluated through the setting time test, compressive strength test, flexural strength test, hydration degree test, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in order to examine the performance of cementitious materials with and without TiO2 nanoparticles at various curing temperatures. It was found that low temperature delayed the process of cement hydration while TiO2 nanoparticles had a positive effect on accelerating the cement hydration and reducing the setting time in terms of the results of the setting time test, hydration degree test, and strength test, and the specimen with the addition of 2 wt.% TiO2 nanoparticles showed the superior performance. Refined pore structure in the MIP tests, more mass loss of CH in TGA, intense peak appearance associated with the hydration products in XRD analysis, and denser microstructure in SEM demonstrated that the specimen with 2 wt.% TiO2 nanoparticles exhibited preferable physical and mechanical properties compared with that without TiO2 nanoparticles under various curing temperatures.


Author(s):  
Georg Frommeyer ◽  
Sven Knippscheer

Aluminum-rich intermetallic compounds of the Al3X-type with transmission metals (X = Ti. Zr, Nb, V) of Groups IVb and Vb are of interest in the development of novel high-temperature and lightweight structural materials. This article describes the important physical and mechanical properties of trialuminides with DO22 structure and their L12 variations. Topical coverage includes: crystal structure and selected physical properties, plastic deformation, oxidation behavior, and applications.


Author(s):  
Michał Chmielarek ◽  
Paweł Maksimowski ◽  
Tomasz Gołofit ◽  
Katarzyna Cieślak ◽  
Wojciech Pawłowski ◽  
...  

HTPB is a valuable comonomer for the preparation of polyurethanes. Thanks to its specific properties, it gives these materials frost resistance and excellent mechanical properties, especially at low temperatures. The polyurethanes thus obtained are used in the production of propellants used in space and military rocket propulsion, and are the basis for frost-resistant adhesives and insulating materials. Research on the selection of binder indicates the use of high energy polymers or modifications of previously used polymers improving their properties. The results of research on ways of changing the properties of HTPB through its modification and thus an increase of application possibilities will be presented.


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