Microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of niobium processed by equal channel angular extrusion up to 24 passes

We have systematically investigated the microstructural evolution of niobium (Nb) subjected to severe plastic deformation via equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) up to 24 passes. The starting Nb billet material consists of a centimeter-scale grain size with a columnar structure. We have found that the grain size reduction of the Nb is almost saturated at ∼300 nm after eight passes of ECAE. However, the population of high-angle grain boundaries continues to increase with further ECAE, and no saturation appears to have been reached at 24 passes. We have evaluated the mechanical properties of the samples with different number of ECAE passes over a wide range of strain rates, from quasi-static to high strain rates. We have used strain-rate jump tests to examine the strain-rate sensitivity (SRS) of the processed samples and found that the SRS of the ECAE-processed Nb is ∼0.012, which is a factor of three smaller than that of the coarse-grained counterpart. The activation volume derived for plastic deformation indicates that the double-kink formation of screw dislocations is still the predominant deformation mechanism in the ECAE-processed Nb. Quasi-static true stress-strain curves exhibit elastic-nearly perfectly plastic behavior. The quasi-static yield strength is also nearly saturated after eight passes of ECAE. High-strain-rate compressive true stress-strain curves show uniform flow softening. However, the dynamic peak stress keeps rising with an increased number of ECAE passes, suggesting a strong grain boundary contribution to dynamic strengthening. Scanning electron microscopy of post-loaded surfaces displays a morphology of diffuse shear bands accompanying highly compressed grains. In our report, we demonstrate that grain boundaries of severely deformed metals play different roles at low, quasi-static vs. high-strain rates of mechanical loading. The difference is primarily determined by the strength of grain boundaries acting as dislocation barriers at different loading rates. This discovery is significant for the understanding of the effect of the microstructure as a function of the applied loading rate.     

Study on the friction interface evolution during rotary friction welding of tube

In this study, evolution characteristics of the friction interface during rotary friction welding of tube were investigated. The friction interface that obtained at different welding stage were observed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. The results show that the friction interface transforms from sliding friction state to visco-plastic deformation state when the welding torque reaches the peak value. In addition, based on the thermodynamic framework extracted from the maximum entropy production principle, an analytical model for transition criterion from sliding friction to visco-plastic deformation was established. The model was verified by the corresponding experimental results of eight alloys, which indicated that the accuracy and generality of the model is satisfactory.     

Influence of equal channel angular pressing in an acute angle die with a back pressure notch on grain refinement,torsion and mechanical properties of aluminium

Severe plastic deformation improves the strength of a metal by strain hardening. Of the various severe plastic deformation processes, equal channel angular pressing proves to be the right candidate for bulk metal processing. Extensive works were carried out on equal channel angular pressing with channel angle ranging from 90° to 120 ° with or without back pressure on the exit channel. Numerical analyses suggest that reducing the channel angle below 90° would enhance the magnitude of strain imparted and, with prediction of a lesser strain homogeneity in such cases. Hence an acute angled equal channel angular pressing die with a back‐pressure notch sunken into the roof of the exit channel was designed, fabricated and was used for processing pure aluminium. Various mechanical properties of the processed materials were tested and acute angle processing imparted superior tensile strength to the work pieces in a single pass that would require several passes in a conventional equal channel angular pressing die. Substantial improvement in grain refinement and torsional properties was identified.     

动压巷道组合锚索的“应力柱”效应研究

为有效控制动压巷道围岩变形较大、支护控制困难等问题，以山西某矿8102工作面为工程背景，通过现场调研、数值模拟、现场试验等手段，对动载扰动条件下组合锚索的支护效果进行研究分析，并在现场进行了工业性试验。研究结果表明:通过对在动压巷道顶板施加组合锚索的数值模拟得知，巷道顶板应力比较集中，并出现“应力柱”效应，巷道变形较小。结合现场工业性试验，在动压巷道顶板施加组合锚索，巷道变形破坏情况明显好于未施加组合锚索段；组合锚索可以有效控制动压巷道围岩变形破坏情况。     

新疆塔日勒嘎水电站泄洪冲砂隧洞出口闸室基础处理

针对新疆克州塔日勒嘎水电站泄洪冲沙闸闸室置于不同强度地基基础上的情况,设计了简单易得的扩大回填方案以处理基础,通过三维有限元计算和现场的实际监测,结果表明:这种基础处理方案安全可靠,有一定的实用价值。     

基于时空分布模型的混凝土面板堆石坝挤压边墙变形监测资料分析

基于挤压边墙多测点变形监测资料,通过引入监测点的空间坐标标量,结合场理论建立了挤压边墙变形时空分布模型。结合建设中的涔天河水库扩建工程挤压边墙的实测变形资料,验证了本文建立的挤压边墙变形时空分布模型。结果表明,该混凝土面板堆石坝挤压边墙的监测区域上部仍处于发展状态,尚不适合面板混凝土的施工。     

Intrusive Effect of Wire Mesh Tomography on Gas-liquid Flow Measurement

To investigate the accuracy of wire mesh tomography (WMT) for gas-liquid flow measurement, the experimental study focused on its intrusive feature has been carried out. The WMT principle is based on the dependency upon electrical conductivity on the local void fraction. The applied wire mesh sensor (WMS) consists of two measuring planes. Each plane has 8x32 crossing points with spatial resolution of2.22x3.03 mm² and wire diameter of 0.125 mm.

The disturbance level is estimated from the deviation of flow properties between each measuring plane of WMT and also from the alternative image processing for low gas intensity range. The results show the dependency of disturbance level on the void fraction shape. Furthermore, the contribution of deceleration and deformation on the flow disturbance related to the flow condition are presented. In addition, the capability of gas velocity evaluation method is confirmed and the intrusive effect becomes only one important parameter for gas velocity measurement.     

Cyclic axial response and energy dissipation of cold-formed steel framing members

This paper summarizes results from an experimental program that investigated the cyclic axial behavior and energy dissipation of cold-formed steel C—sections structural framing members. Fully characterized cyclic axial load–deformation response of individual members is necessary to facilitate performance-based design of cold-formed steel building systems. Specimen cross-section dimensions and lengths were selected to isolate specific buckling modes (i.e., local, distortional or global buckling). The cyclic loading protocol was adapted from FEMA 461 with target displacements based on elastic buckling properties. Cyclic response showed large post-buckling deformations, pinching, strength and stiffness degradation. Damage accumulated within one half-wave after buckling. The total hysteretic energy dissipated within the damaged half-wave decreased with increasing cross-section slenderness. More energy dissipation comes at the cost of less cumulative axial deformation before tensile rupture.     

锦屏一级水电站运行期谷幅变形特性与影响因素分析

通过对锦屏一级水电站运行期跨江段谷幅历年变形值进行比较分析,总结运行期谷幅的变形规律和左岸边坡的变形收敛情况;采用逐步回归分析方法,分析运行期边坡谷幅变形的影响因素,分析库岸岩体变形与库水位、气温及其他作用因子的相关性,总结运行期左岸变形的时空分布规律与特点;通过各种观测手段与谷幅变形进行对比分析,对谷幅观测的可靠性进行验证,论证谷幅成果的可靠性和真实性。     

关于竹桩复合地基工程实测及理论的探讨

应用土力学的基本原理,根据工程实测数据,对竹桩复合地基的承载力、变形和固结特征进行了探讨,认识了其性能的实用性和科学性。