Abstract
Microstructural aspects of composites such as particle size, shape, and distribution play important roles in deformation behavior. 3D visualization of porosity and Fe-rich inclusions in three dimensions is critical to a thorough understanding of fatigue resistance of metal matrix composites (MMC) because cracks often initiate at these defects. In this paper we have used X-ray synchrotron tomography to visualize and quantify the morphology and size distribution of pores and Fe-rich inclusions in a SiC particle reinforced 2080 Al alloy composite. The 3D data sets can also be used for image-based finite element simulations to predict the onset and evolution of damage.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials |
State | Published - 2009 |
Event | 17th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-17 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: Jul 27 2009 → Jul 31 2009 |
Other
Other | 17th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-17 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh |
Period | 7/27/09 → 7/31/09 |
Keywords
- Analyser Based Imaging
- Fatigue
- MMC
- Synchrotron radiation
- X-ray refraction
- X-ray tomography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- Ceramics and Composites