Micromechanical Simulation Approach of Dual Phase Steel Artificial Microstructure Using Random Field Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 1016 ◽  
pp. 534-540
Author(s):  
Mohamed Imad Eddine Heddar ◽  
Nadjoua Matougui ◽  
Brahim Mehdi
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Random Field ◽  
Dual Phase Steel ◽  
Field Model ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Gaussian Kernel ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Strain Behavior ◽  
Proportional Relationship ◽  
Dp Steels

In this study, a random field (RF) model with a Gaussian kernel was applied to generate an artificial microstructure of dual phase (DP) steels. Micrographs obtained from Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were analyzed using image processing software to extract the grain size and the volume fraction of each phase. Based on watershed (Ws) segmentation and quantitative analysis, the real and artificial microstructures were compared by analyzing grain features related the solidity, grain size and aspect ratio (the proportional relationship between its width and its height). Consequently, this approach allows to simulate the overall stress-strain behavior of the analyzed microstructures. As a result, it was shown that the strain localization starts to develop at the ferrite/martensite interface and that the RF model could replicate the micromechanical behavior of DP steels.

Effect of Tailoring Martensite Shape and Spatial Distribution on Tensile Deformation Characteristics of Dual Phase Steels

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ravi Kumar ◽  
Vishal Singh ◽  
Tarun Nanda ◽  
Manashi Adhikary ◽  
Nimai Halder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Tensile Deformation ◽  
Void Formation ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Continuous Annealing ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Deformation Characteristics ◽  
Dp Steels

The authors simulated the industrially used continuous annealing conditions to process dual phase (DP) steels by using a custom designed annealing simulator. Sixty-seven percentage of cold rolled steel sheets was subjected to different processing routes, including the conventional continuous annealing line (CAL), intercritical annealing (ICA), and thermal cycling (TC), to investigate the effect of change in volume fraction, shape, and spatial distribution of martensite on tensile deformation characteristics of DP steels. Annealing parameters were derived using commercial software, including thermo-calc, jmat-pro, and dictra. Through selection of appropriate process parameters, the authors found out possibilities of significantly altering the volume fraction, morphology, and grain size distribution of martensite phase. These constituent variations showed a strong influence on tensile properties of DP steels. It was observed that TC route modified the martensite morphology from the typical lath type to in-grain globular/oblong type and significantly reduced the martensite grain size. This route improved the strength–ductility combination from 590 MPa–33% (obtained through CAL route) to 660 MPa–30%. Finally, the underlying mechanisms of crack initiation/void formation, etc., in different DP microstructures were discussed.

Relationship of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dual Phase Steel after Various Annealing Conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 891 ◽  
pp. 176-181
Author(s):  
Martin Šebek ◽  
Peter Horňak ◽  
Svätoboj Longauer ◽  
Peter Zimovčák ◽  
Pavol Zahumenský
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Dual Phase Steel ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Austenite Grain Size ◽  
Annealing Conditions ◽  
Intercritical Region ◽  
Dp Steels ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Three Phases

The development of ultrafine ferrite grain size has become one of attractive way how to improve the behavior of dual phase (DP) steels. The other possible way how to enhance mechanical properties of DP steels is to modify the chemical composition. Therefore object of our investigation was the dual phase steel with modified alloying (three times higher Cr content with addition of phosphorus). The dual phase steel was annealed in laboratory conditions in accordance with three specified annealing cycles: into intercritical region (780°C), into austenite region (920°C) and into austenite region (920°C) by subsequently cooling into intercritical region (780°C) with the hold at the temperature of 495°C. The obtained microstructure after selected annealing regimes consists of three phases (ferritic matrix, martensite and martensite/bainite grains) with different size and distribution. For studied annealing regimes were clearly defined mechanical properties such as: YS, UTS, elongation, n-parameter and ratio YS/UTS. It was defined the scheme of microstructure evolution on base of austenite grain size during the continual cooling process with defined three phases: 1) the hard martensite formed on the grain boundary; 2) the soft interior bainite and 3) the hard isolated martensite.

scholarly journals Fracture Mechanisms in Dual-Phase Steel: Influence of Martensite Volume Fraction and Ferrite Grain Size

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 174-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Avendaño-Rodríguez ◽  
◽  
J. D. Granados ◽  
E. Espejo-Mora ◽  
L. Mujica-Roncery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Dual Phase Steel ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fracture Mechanisms ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Martensite Volume Fraction ◽  
Ferrite Grain Size

scholarly journals Fracture Mechanisms in Dual-Phase Steel: Influence of Martensite Volume Fraction and Ferrite Grain Size

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 174-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Avendaño-Rodríguez ◽  
◽  
J. D. Granados ◽  
E. Espejo-Mora ◽  
L. Mujica-Roncery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Dual Phase Steel ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fracture Mechanisms ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Martensite Volume Fraction ◽  
Ferrite Grain Size

scholarly journals A Dislocation-Based Theory for the Deformation Hardening Behavior of DP Steels: Impact of Martensite Content and Ferrite Grain Size

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yngve Bergström ◽  
Ylva Granbom ◽  
Dirk Sterkenburg
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Deformation Process ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Martensite Content ◽  
Plastic Deformation Process ◽  
Deformation Hardening ◽  
Dp Steels ◽  
Ferrite Grain Size

A dislocation model, accurately describing the uniaxial plastic stress-strain behavior of dual phase (DP) steels, is proposed and the impact of martensite content and ferrite grain size in four commercially produced DP steels is analyzed. It is assumed that the plastic deformation process is localized to the ferrite. This is taken into account by introducing a nonhomogeneity parameter, f(ε), that specifies the volume fraction of ferrite taking active part in the plastic deformation process. It is found that the larger the martensite content the smaller the initial volume fraction of active ferrite which yields a higher initial deformation hardening rate. This explains the high energy absorbing capacity of DP steels with high volume fractions of martensite. Further, the effect of ferrite grain size strengthening in DP steels is important. The flow stress grain size sensitivity for DP steels is observed to be 7 times larger than that for single phase ferrite.

Microstructural and Tribological Characterization of API X52 Dual-Phase Steel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamri Hamza ◽  
Allaoui Omar ◽  
Zidelmel Sami
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Dual Phase Steel ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Martensite Volume Fraction ◽  
Direct Quenching ◽  
Disc Configuration

Abstract The effect of the morphology and the martensite volume fraction on the microhardness, the tensile, the friction and the wear behavior of API X52 dual phase (DP) steel has been investigated. Three different heat treatments were used to develop dual phase steel with different morphologies and with different amounts of martensite: Intermediate Quenching Treatment/Water (IQ); Step Quenching Treatment (SQ) and direct quenching (DQ). Tribological tests are conducted on DP steels using a ball-on-disc configuration under normal load of 5 N and at a sliding speed of 4 cm/s were used to study the friction and wear behavior of treated samples. Results show that the ferrite–martensite morphology has a great influence on the mechanical properties of dual phase steel. The steel subjected to (IQ) treatment attain superior mechanical properties compared to the SQ and the DQ treatments. On the other hand, it is also found that the friction coefficient and the wear rate (volume loss) decrease when the hardness and the martensite volume fraction increase. The steel with fine fibrous martensite provide good wear resistance.

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