Characterization and Mechanical Testing of Ordinary Chondrites

Mohamed H. Hamza, Charles A. Galluscio, M. F. Rabbi, Laurence A.J. Garvie, Desireé Cotto-Figueroa, Erik Asphaug, A. Chattopadhyay

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Abstract

Understanding the deformation mechanisms and mechanical properties of asteroids that are Near-Earth Objects is crucial in developing hazard mitigation strategies, as well as unraveling their potential engineering applications. A comprehensive study of the microstructure and mechanical behavior of Viñales (L6) ordinary chondrite is conducted. First, elastic wave velocity measurements are conducted to determine the mechanical properties and the material symmetry of Viñales. Next, optical microscopy is applied for microstructure characterization to identify the primary mineral phases and corresponding texture. Additionally, the composition of each mineral is determined using a scanning electron microscope equipped with wavelength-dispersive spectrometers, where an X-ray intensity map is plotted for ordinary chondrites elements of interest. The Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method is used to measure the average pore surface area and adsorption pore volume. Finally, quasi-static compression tests, accompanied with in-situ digital image correlation are utilized to investigate the failure type as well as localizing the regions of excessive deformation and failure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTMS 2023 152nd Annual Meeting and Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings -
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages303-312
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783031225239
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event152nd Annual Meeting and Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, TMS 2023 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Mar 19 2023Mar 23 2023

Publication series

NameMinerals, Metals and Materials Series
ISSN (Print)2367-1181
ISSN (Electronic)2367-1696

Conference

Conference152nd Annual Meeting and Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, TMS 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period3/19/233/23/23

Keywords

  • Axial splitting
  • Digital Image Correlation
  • Material characterization
  • Near-Earth objects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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