Plastic Deformation of Glassy Polymers: Correlation Between Shear Activation Volume and Entanglement Density

2002 ◽  
Vol 734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Ho ◽  
Leon Govaert ◽  
Marcel Utz
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Plane Strain ◽  
Activation Volume ◽  
Shear Zones ◽  
Glassy Polymers ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Plastic Shear ◽  
Elementary Processes ◽  
Entanglement Density ◽  
Phenylene Oxide

ABSTRACTThe shear activation volumes of miscible polystyrene-poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PS-PPO) blends at different PS-PPO ratios were determined experimentally by both plane strain and uniaxial compression at constant strain rates. We find that the same correlation between the shear activation volume and the entanglement density ρe holds for the blend as well as for various pure glassy polymers: . Since the shear activation volume is closely related to the size of the plastic shear zones, this correlation suggests that the cooperativity of the elementary processes of plastic deformation in glassy polymers scales with the entanglement density.

Nanoindentation of Amorphous and Nanostructured Polymers

2003 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle C. Maner ◽  
Matthew R. Begley ◽  
Marcel Utz
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Size Dependence ◽  
Shear Zones ◽  
Amorphous Polymers ◽  
Scale Dependence ◽  
Plastic Shear ◽  
Nanostructured Polymers ◽  
Elementary Processes ◽  
Lamellar Morphology ◽  
Poly Ethylene

AbstractWe present a detailed nanoindentation study of micron-scale thin films of polystyrene (PS), poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO), poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), a metal-centered PMMA-Ruthenium block copolymer, and a PS-poly(ethylene-propylene) (PS-PEP) block copolymer with lamellar morphology. The results show that size-dependence is most readily noticeable for the lamellar PS-PEP film, indicating that the nanoidentation approach has sufficient sensitivity to capture scale dependence on scales in the range of tens of nanometers. The less pronounced scale-dependence (or lack thereof) in the other films is discussed in the context of identifying the physical length-scale of elementary processes of plastic deformation. The results indicate that the upper limit on the size of plastic shear zones in amorphous polymers is approximately 1200-9600 nm3 (i.e. a sphere with a diameter in the range of 20-40 nm).

scholarly journals Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Subjected to Dynamic Plastic Deformation Achieved by Multipass Hammer Forging with Different Forging Temperatures

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiurong Fang ◽  
Jiang Wu ◽  
Xue Ou ◽  
Fuqiang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Materials Properties ◽  
Forging Process ◽  
Hammer Forging ◽  
Dynamic Plastic Deformation

Dynamic plastic deformation (DPD) achieved by multipass hammer forging is one of the most important metal forming operations to create the excellent materials properties. By using the integrated approaches of optical microscope and scanning electron microscope, the forging temperature effects on the multipass hammer forging process and the forged properties of Ti-6Al-4V alloy were evaluated and the forging samples were controlled with a total height reduction of 50% by multipass strikes from 925°C to 1025°C. The results indicate that the forging temperature has a significant effect on morphology and the volume fraction of primary α phase, and the microstructural homogeneity is enhanced after multipass hammer forging. The alloy slip possibility and strain rates could be improved by multipass strikes, but the marginal efficiency decreases with the increased forging temperature. Besides, a forging process with an initial forging temperature a bit above β transformation and finishing the forging a little below the β transformation is suggested to balance the forging deformation resistance and forged mechanical properties.

Hard and Soft: Principles of Polyner-Impregnated Concrete Using Elastomers

2013 ◽  
Vol 687 ◽  
pp. 118-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Weichold ◽  
Udo Antons
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
Brittle Failure ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Domain Size ◽  
Glassy Polymers ◽  
Crack Deflection ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Concrete Interface ◽  
Crystalline Matrix

The effect of incorporating elastomeric domains in concrete is described from the point of fracture mechanics. Concrete is subject to brittle failure, since cracks propagate at an enormous speed in the crystalline matrix. However, micro cracks are attracted to volume elements with lower elastic moduli such as elastomeric domains. Cracks that encounter the concrete-elastomer interface are stopped since energy is dissipated by plastic deformation of and/or crack deflection by the elastomer. The domain size and the distribution of the elastomer as well as, and properties of the elastomer-concrete interface are crucial parameters. Such a combination differs substantially from previously prepared polymer-impregnated concretes, in which only glassy polymers were used.

Research of stamping of unequal channel bars. Part 4. Deformed state of the workpiece when extruding channels. 2. Deformations under the punch end

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
A.L. Vorontsov
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Plane Strain ◽  
Deformation Zone ◽  
Plastic Deformation Zone ◽  
Die Forging ◽  
Deformed State

Determination of the deformed state of the workpiece at free extrusion of channels is considered. Formulas are obtained for determining the accumulated deformations at a given point of the plastic deformation zone and extruded walls of the product for any punch working stroke. Keywords: die forging, extrusion, misalignment, punch, matrix, plane strain, accumulated deformations, hardening. [email protected]

An Investigation of the Dynamic Recrystallisation Behaviour of Magnesium AZ31 Alloy at 450°C Using Plane Strain Compression Testing as a Tool

2012 ◽  
Vol 715-716 ◽  
pp. 164-169
Author(s):  
Bradley P. Wynne ◽  
R. Bhattacharya ◽  
Bruce Davis ◽  
W.M. Rainforth
Keyword(s):  
Strain Rate ◽  
Plane Strain ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Az31 Alloy ◽  
Plane Strain Compression ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Basal Texture ◽  
Magnesium Az31 ◽  
Dynamic Recrystallisation ◽  
Double Hit

The dynamic recrystallisation (DRX) behaviour of magnesium AZ31 is investigated using a plane strain compression (PSC) testing machine at 450°C. The variables included strain rate, double hit including intermittent anneal and double hits with different strain rate at each hit. The alloy shows higher peak stress and strain with increasing strain rates. Predominant basal texture with different intensities are observed at different strain rates. The annealing treatment between double tests leads to strong basal texture. Reversal of strain rate during double hit results in similar flow curves. This shows that in AZ31 alloy, DRX mechanism is independent of the initial microstructure and only depends on the test condition viz. temperature, strain rate and total equivalent strain.

A finite element study on effect of frictional heating in the taylor rod impact problem

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 529-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin Gautam ◽  
Ravindra Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Strain ◽  
Frictional Heating ◽  
Equivalent Plastic Strain ◽  
Surface Friction ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
High Strain Rates

In an impact phenomenon the material is subjected to very short duration high force levels resulting large plastic deformations and rise in temperature at high strain rates. A circular rod impacting against a rigid surface called as Taylor rod impact test is widely used for determining the mechanical behaviour of materials subjected to high strain rates with associated increase in temperature. A three-dimensional large deformation, thermo-elasto-plastic, dynamic, contact, finite element formulation is developed to study the effect of temperature rise due to plastic deformation and surface friction on the deformation and stress fields. It is found that the predicted equivalent plastic strain values are influenced by temperature generated due to plastic deformation and surface friction. The values of the coefficient of friction have a profound effect on the location of fracture initiation on the impacting face in a circular rod.

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