Strain rate sensitivity of titanium matrix composites under tensile loading
✍ Scribed by J. M. Hausmann
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 206 KB
- Volume
- 38
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0933-5137
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✦ Synopsis
Abstract
Titanium matrix composites continuously reinforced by silicon carbide fibres are considered as key technology for a new generation of aero engines. High specific strength and stiffness promise significant weight savings and performance improvements. Impact loading may be one critical aspect in the design of rotating compressor components with titanium matrix composites. On the other hand the strength increases at high strain rates. Considering this additional loading capability enables a design closer to the edge. Therefore, the strength to strain rate relation needs to be examined. This paper presents results of high strain rate tests at the fly wheel device. Loadings resulting in strain rates from quasistatic loading to 740 1/s were applied. The results are discussed and the mechanism of energy consumption was investigated by determination of the plastic deformed length by scanning electron microscopy.