Thermal Science of Weld Bead Defects: A Review

2010 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. S. Wei
Keyword(s):  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Materials Processing ◽  
Scale Analysis ◽  
Fluid Physics ◽  
The Past ◽  
Good Comparison ◽  
Surface Patterns ◽  
Pattern Formations ◽  
Working Parameters

Mechanisms for the formation of bead defects, such as humping, gouging, rippling, and other unexpected surface patterns, encountered in welding or drilling are interpreted and reviewed from thermal-fluid science viewpoint. These defects usually accompanying with porosity, undercut, segregation, stress concentration, etc., seriously reduce the properties and strength of the joint or solidification. Even though different mechanisms for formation of the defects have been extensively proposed in the past, more systematical understanding of pattern formations from thermal, fluid, physics, electromagnetic, pattern selections, and metallurgy sciences is still limited. The effects of working parameters and properties on humping and rippling, for example, can be systematically and quantitatively interpreted from scale analysis presented in this work. Good comparison with experimental results reveals mechanisms of different surface patterns. The mechanistic findings for bead defects are also useful for other manufacturing and materials processing.

Application of Automated FIB for TEM Sample Preparation in Semiconductor Failure Analysis

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zhu ◽  
Soo Sien Seah ◽  
Irene Tee ◽  
Bing Hai Liu ◽  
Eddie Er ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Protective Layer ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dual Beam ◽  
Lamella Thickness ◽  
Surface Patterns ◽  
Working Parameters ◽  
Practical Factors ◽  
High Flexibility

Abstract In this paper, we describe automated FIB for TEM sample preparation using iFast software on a Helios 450HP dual-beam system. A robust iFast automation recipe needs to consider as many variables as possible in order to ensure consistent sample quality and high success rate. Variations mainly come from samples of different materials, structures, surface patterns, surface topography and surface charging. The recipe also needs to be user-friendly and provide high flexibility by allowing users to choose preferable working parameters for specific types of samples, such as: grounding, protective layer coating, milling steps, and final TEM lamella thickness/width. In addition to the iFast recipe, other practical factors affecting automation success rate are also discussed and highlighted.

Dynamical theory of neutron diffraction

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (10) ◽  
pp. 1261-1288 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. F. Sears
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Diffraction ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Dynamical Theory ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Neutron Interferometry ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
The Past ◽  
Neutron Optics ◽  
Coherent Wave ◽  
Special Cases

We present a review of the dynamical theory of neutron diffraction by macroscopic bodies which provides the theoretical basis for the study of neutron optics. We consider both the theory of dispersion, in which it is shown that the coherent wave in the medium satisfies a macroscopic one-body Schrödinger equation, and the theory of reflection, refraction, and diffraction in which the above equation is solved for a number of special cases of interest. The theory is illustrated with the help of experimental results obtained over the past 10 years by a number of new techniques such as neutron gravity refractometry, Pendellösung interference, and neutron interferometry.

An Experimental Study of Dropped Ply Region in Composite

2006 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 1769-1772
Author(s):  
Chun Wang Zhao ◽  
Yong Ming Xing
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Failure Mechanisms ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Moire Interferometry ◽  
Concentration Region ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Stress Concentration Region ◽  
Mechanical Study

A micro mechanical study of Carbon/Epoxy composites with internally dropped plies has been made using micro-moiré interferometry. The experimental results show that there is a stress concentration region before the dropped ply. Micro cracks were initiated and propagated in this region. Two failure mechanisms in the dropped ply region were observed.

The Use of Strain Energy and Fracture Correlation to Determine Life Expectancy for Notched Components

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onome Scott-Emuakpor ◽  
Tommy George ◽  
Charles Cross ◽  
M.-H. Herman Shen
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Notch Root ◽  
Stress Gradient ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Cyclic Process ◽  
Notched Components

An energy-based method for predicting fatigue life of half-circle notched specimens, based on the nominal applied stress amplitude, has been developed. This developed method is based on the understanding that the total strain energy dissipated during a monotonic fracture and a cyclic process is the same material property, where the density of each can be determined by measuring the area underneath the monotonic true stress-strain curve and measuring the sum of the area within each Hysteresis loop in the cyclic process, respectively. Using this understanding, the criterion for determining fatigue life prediction of half-circle notched components is constructed by incorporating the stress gradient effect through the notch root cross-section. Though fatigue at a notch root is a local phenomenon, evaluation of the stress gradient through the notch root cross-section is essential for incorporating this method into finite element analysis minimum potential energy process. The validation of this method was carried out by comparison with both notched and unnnotched experimental fatigue life of Aluminum 6061-T6 (Al 6061-T6) specimens under tension/compression loading at the theoretical notch fatigue stress concentration factor of 1.75. The comparison initially showed a slight deviation between prediction and experimental results. This led to the analysis of strain energy density per cycle up to failure, and an improved Hysteresis representation for the energy-based prediction analysis. With the newly developed Hysteresis representation, the energy-based prediction comparison shows encouraging agreement with unnotched experimental results and a theoretical notch stress concentration value.

Fluidized bed heat treatment of aluminum cast components

2004 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 555-562
Author(s):  
D. Apelian ◽  
S. K. Chaudhury
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Processing Time ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Fluidized Bed Reactors ◽  
The Past ◽  
Conventional Furnace ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Solutionizing Time

Heat Treatment and post casting treatments of cast components has always been an important step in the control of microstructure, and resultant properties. In the past, the solutionizing, quenching and ageing process steps may have “required” in total over 20 hours of processing time. With the advent of fluidized bed reactors (FB), processing time has been dramatically reduced. For example, instead of 8-10 hours solutionizing time in a conventional furnace, the time required in FB is less than an hour. Experiments with Al-Si-Mg alloy, (both modified with Sr, and unmodified) were performed, having different diffusion distances (different DAS), and for different reaction times and temperatures. Both the model and the experimental results are presented and discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of Fiber and Cement Additives on the Small-Strain Stiffness Behavior of Toyoura Sand

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10468
Author(s):  
Muhammad Safdar ◽  
Tim Newson ◽  
Colin Schmidt ◽  
Kenichi Sato ◽  
Takuro Fujikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Model Comparison ◽  
Local Strain ◽  
Small Strain ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Cemented Sand ◽  
Strain Measurements ◽  
Good Comparison ◽  
Toyoura Sand ◽  
Comparison Of The Results

The disposal of 2011 Japan earthquake waste has become an important issue in Japan and it is not realistic or economical to send all of these wastes to landfill sites, due to limited space, high costs, and related environmental issues. In sustainable geotechnical applications, mixing of the separated soils from disaster wastes with additives (e.g., cement and fiber) is required to improve their strength and stiffness characteristics. In this study, monotonic triaxial drained compression tests are performed on medium dense specimens of Toyoura sand-cement-fiber mixtures with different percentages of fiber and cement (e.g., 0–3%) additives. The experimental results indicate that behavior of the mixtures is significantly affected by the concentration of fiber and cement additives. Based on a comprehensive set of test results, modifications to the series of equations were developed that can be used to evaluate the shear modulus and mobilized stress curves at small-strain levels. The experimental results and model comparison show that the elastic threshold strain (γe), reference strain (γr), increases with fiber and cement additives. In addition, the range of curvature parameter, from 0.88 to 1.0, provides a good comparison with the results of small-strain measurements. Overall, the comparison of the results and model shows that the small-strain measurements obtained using local strain transducers fall within the range of model upper and lower bound curves. The results of the unreinforced, fiber, and cemented sand shows a close agreement with the model mean curve, but fiber-reinforced cemented sand shows a good comparison with model upper bound.

Three-Dimensional High-Resolution Optical/X-Ray Stereoscopic Tracking Velocimetry

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Lee ◽  
Soyoung S. Cha ◽  
Narayanan Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Materials Processing ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Motion Velocity ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fluid Physics ◽  
Component Velocity

Measurement of three-dimensional (3-D) three-component velocity fields is of great importance in a variety of research and industrial applications for understanding materials processing, fluid physics, and strain/displacement measurements. The 3-D experiments in these fields most likely inhibit the use of conventional techniques, which are based only on planar and optically-transparent-field observation. Here, we briefly review the current status of 3-D diagnostics for motion/velocity detection, for both optical and x-ray systems. As an initial step for providing 3-D capabilities, we have developed stereoscopic tracking velocimetry (STV) to measure 3-D flow/deformation through optical observation. The STV is advantageous in system simplicity, for continually observing 3-D phenomena in near real-time. In an effort to enhance the data processing through automation and to avoid the confusion in tracking numerous markers or particles, artificial neural networks are employed to incorporate human intelligence. Our initial optical investigations have proven the STV to be a very viable candidate for reliably measuring 3-D flow motions. With previous activities are focused on improving the processing efficiency, overall accuracy, and automation based on the optical system, the current efforts is directed to the concurrent expansion to the x-ray system for broader experimental applications.

Fracture Assessment of Pipes Having Multiple Flaws Based on Ramberg–Osgood-Type Stress–Strain Relationships

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideo Machida ◽  
Tetsuya Hamanaka ◽  
Yoshiaki Takahashi ◽  
Katsumasa Miyazaki ◽  
Fuminori Iwamatsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Stress ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Fracture Strength ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Stress Strain Curve ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Strain Relationship ◽  
Fracture Assessment

This paper describes a fracture assessment method for a pipe having multiple circumferential flaws. According to Fitness-for-Service (FFS) codes for nuclear facilities published by the Japanese Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME), the fracture strength of a high-ductility pipe having a circumferential flaw is evaluated using the limit load assessment method assuming the elastic–perfectly-plastic stress–strain relationship. In this assessment, flow stress is used as a proportional stress. However, previous experimental results [1, 2, 3] show that a crack penetrates before the entire flawed pipe section reaches the flow stress. Therefore, stress concentration at a flaw was evaluated on the basis of the Dugdale model [4], and the fracture strength of the crack-ligament was evaluated. This model can predict test results with high accuracy when the ligament fracture strength is assumed to be tensile strength. Based on this examination, a fracture assessment method for pipes having multiple flaws was developed considering the stress concentration in the crack-ligament by using the realistic stress–strain relationship (Ramberg–Osgood-type stress–strain curve). The fracture strength of a multiple-flawed pipe estimated by the developed method was compared with previous experimental results. When the stress concentration in the crack-ligament was taken into consideration, the fracture strength estimated using the Ramberg–Osgood-type stress–strain curve was in good agreement with experimental results, confirming the validity of the proposed method.

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