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Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A

Steel

2012

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Effect Of The Austenitising Heat Treatment On The Microstructure And Hardness Of Martensitic Stainless Steel Aisi 420, Lilian D. Barlow, Madeleine Du Toit Jan 2012

Effect Of The Austenitising Heat Treatment On The Microstructure And Hardness Of Martensitic Stainless Steel Aisi 420, Lilian D. Barlow, Madeleine Du Toit

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The effect of austenitizing on the microstructure and hardness of two martensitic stainless steels was examined with the aim of supplying heat-treatment guidelines to the user that will ensure a martensitic structure with minimal retained austenite, evenly dispersed carbides and a hardness of between 610 and 740 HV (Vickers hardness) after quenching and tempering. The steels examined during the course of this examination conform in composition to medium-carbon AISI 420 martensitic stainless steel, except for the addition of 0.13% vanadium and 0.62% molybdenum to one of the alloys. Steel samples were austenitized at temperatures between 1000 and 1200 C, followed …


Comparing The Formability Of Aisi 304 And Aisi 202 Stainless Steel, Madeleine Du Toit, Herman G. Steyn Jan 2012

Comparing The Formability Of Aisi 304 And Aisi 202 Stainless Steel, Madeleine Du Toit, Herman G. Steyn

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The formability of AISI 202 austenitic stainless steel was compared with that of type AISI 304 stainless steel. Type 202 is a low-nickel austenitic stainless steel alloyed with manganese and nitrogen. In this study, the formability of the two grades was examined using Erichsen cupping tests and room temperature uniaxial tensile tests performed at various angles to the rolling direction. AISI 202 appears to work-harden at a slightly higher rate than AISI 304, even though the austenite in type 202 is more stable than that in 304 with respect to the formation of deformation-induced a¢ martensite. Although both grades are …


Acoustic Emission Monitoring Of Split Formation During Charpy Impact Testing Of High Strength Steel, Andrii Kostryzhev, R B. Punch, Claire L. Davis, Martin Strangwood Jan 2012

Acoustic Emission Monitoring Of Split Formation During Charpy Impact Testing Of High Strength Steel, Andrii Kostryzhev, R B. Punch, Claire L. Davis, Martin Strangwood

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Acoustic emission (AE) monitoring has been used to detect split formation during room temperature low blow Charpy impact testing of high strength thick strip steels. The AE signal analysis identified separate signals originating from hammer impact, plastic deformation (verified using Charpy impact testing on mild steel with no splits) and split initiation/growth. The presence of splits was confirmed by sectioning and fractography, and the splits were brittle in nature. A possible correlation between the AE signal features and fracture mode is presented.


Nonlinear Inelastic Behavior Of Circular Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Slender Beam-Columns With Preload Effects, Vipulkumar Ishvarbhai Patel, Qing Quan Liang, Muhammad N. Hadi Jan 2012

Nonlinear Inelastic Behavior Of Circular Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Slender Beam-Columns With Preload Effects, Vipulkumar Ishvarbhai Patel, Qing Quan Liang, Muhammad N. Hadi

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This paper presents a numerical model based on fiber element formulations for simulating the nonlinear inelastic behavior of eccentrically loaded circular concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) slender beam-columns with preload effects. Deflections caused by preloads are included in the global analysis of CFST slender beam-columns as initial geometric imperfections. Computational algorithms based on the Müller's method are developed to obtain load-deflection responses of CFST slender beam-columns including preload effects. The accuracy of the numerical model is examined by comparisons of computer solutions with experimental results. The numerical model is utilized to investigate the effects of preloads on the axial load-deflection curves, …


Nonlinear Analysis Of Biaxially Loaded High Strength Rectangular Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Slender Beam-Columns, Part I: Theory, Qing Quan Liang, Vipulkumar Ishvarbhai Patel, Muhammad N. S Hadi Jan 2012

Nonlinear Analysis Of Biaxially Loaded High Strength Rectangular Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Slender Beam-Columns, Part I: Theory, Qing Quan Liang, Vipulkumar Ishvarbhai Patel, Muhammad N. S Hadi

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This paper presents a new numerical model for the nonlinear inelastic analysis of biaxially loaded high strength thin-walled rectangular concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) slender beam-columns. The numerical model considers the effects of progressive local buckling, initial geometric imperfections, high strength materials and second order. The accurate fiber element method is used to model the inelastic behavior of composite cross-sections. Theoretical models are developed that simulate the load-deflection responses and strength envelopes of thin-walled rectangular CFST slender beamcolumns under biaxial loads. New computational algorithms based on the M􀂗􁈷 ller's method are developed to adjust the depth and orientation of the neutral …


Hybrid Frp-Concrete-Steel Double-Skin Tubular Columns: Cyclic Axial Compression Tests, Tao Yu, Yu-Bo Cao, Bing Zhang, J G. Teng Jan 2012

Hybrid Frp-Concrete-Steel Double-Skin Tubular Columns: Cyclic Axial Compression Tests, Tao Yu, Yu-Bo Cao, Bing Zhang, J G. Teng

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Hybrid FRP-concrete-steel double-skin tubular columns (hybrid DSTCs) are a new form of hybrid columns recently developed at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A hybrid DSTC consists of an inner steel tube, an outer FRP tube and a concrete infill between the two tubes. Hybrid DSTCs possess many important advantages over existing column forms, including their excellent corrosion resistance and excellent seismic resistance. While a large amount of research has been conducted on the monotonic behavior of this novel form of columns, only a limited amount of work has been conducted on their behavior under cyclic loading. This paper presents the …


Finite Element Analysis Of Debonding Failures In Cfrp-Strengthened Rectangular Steel Tubes Subjected To An End Bearing Load, D Fernando, T Yu, J G. Teng Jan 2012

Finite Element Analysis Of Debonding Failures In Cfrp-Strengthened Rectangular Steel Tubes Subjected To An End Bearing Load, D Fernando, T Yu, J G. Teng

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The end bearing capacity of a rectangular steel tube can be substantially increased through local strengthening by bonding carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates to the webs of the steel tube. Existing studies have revealed that failure of such a strengthened tube generally occurs by debonding of the CFRP plates from the steel tube and the effectiveness of this strengthening method depends significantly on the properties of the adhesive. This paper presents a finite element (FE) study on debonding failures in such CFRP-strengthened rectangular steel tubes subjected to an end bearing load. In the proposed FE model, a bond-slip model …


Utilising Non-Composite Steel-Concrete-Steel Panels For Protective Structures, A M. Remennikov, S Y. Kong, Brian Uy Jan 2012

Utilising Non-Composite Steel-Concrete-Steel Panels For Protective Structures, A M. Remennikov, S Y. Kong, Brian Uy

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A high-performance protective structure utilising non-composite steel-concrete-steel (SCS) sandwich panels for protecting buildings and facilities against close-range detonation of VBIEDs and heavy ve-hicle impacts has been developed. Unlike other existing composite sandwich panels, no shear connec-tors between the steel faceplates are utilised to construct protective panels in order to simplify the con-struction process. The concrete core of the panel is included to provide the mass for increased inertia effects, and the steel faceplates are designed to develop tensile membrane resistance at large displace-ment to dissipate impulsive energy. The energy dissipation capability and high ductility of the axially-restrained non-composite SCS panels …


Investigation Into Feasibility Of Hybrid Laser-Gmaw Process For Welding High Strength Quenched And Tempered Steel, Lenka Kuzmikova, Nathan Larkin, Zengxi Pan, Mark Callaghan, Huijun Li, John Norrish Jan 2012

Investigation Into Feasibility Of Hybrid Laser-Gmaw Process For Welding High Strength Quenched And Tempered Steel, Lenka Kuzmikova, Nathan Larkin, Zengxi Pan, Mark Callaghan, Huijun Li, John Norrish

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In this study, the feasibility of hybrid laser-gas metal arc welding process for replacement of conventional flux-cored arc welding procedure for welding high strength quenched and tempered steel was investigated. Experimental work focused on optimisation of process parameters to produce joint with desired properties. Hardness of the weld heat affected zone produced by both processes has been measured. Productivity and cost effectiveness of both processes were compared. It was concluded that hybrid laser-gas metal arc welding process is suitable for welding high strength quenched and tempered steel.


Experimental Study On Chain-Die Forming For Ultrahigh Strength Steel (Uhss), Yuankun Zhang, Shichao Ding Jan 2012

Experimental Study On Chain-Die Forming For Ultrahigh Strength Steel (Uhss), Yuankun Zhang, Shichao Ding

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With the increasing applications of UHSS for the automotive industry, it becomes more and more important to develop a new forming technology as an alternative or even a replacement to roll forming to overcome the difficulties and problems of manufacturing the UHSS. With the increase of material's strength and decrease of its thickness, the springback of the material becomes more difficult to predict, which directly affects the application of roll forming in UHSS. Chain-die Forming, as an alternative to roll forming proposed and developed recently in Australia, is expected to be a solution to the problems addressed. It has been …


Effect Of Manganese Content And Microstructure On The Susceptibility Of X70 Pipeline Steel To Hydrogen Cracking, D Hejazi, A J. Haq, N Yazdipour, D P. Dunne, A Calka, Frank J. Barbaro, E V. Pereloma Jan 2012

Effect Of Manganese Content And Microstructure On The Susceptibility Of X70 Pipeline Steel To Hydrogen Cracking, D Hejazi, A J. Haq, N Yazdipour, D P. Dunne, A Calka, Frank J. Barbaro, E V. Pereloma

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The influence of composition and microstructure on susceptibility to hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) was investigated in high strength pipeline steels, with Mn contents of 1.2% (standard, X70), and 0.5% (medium, MX70). The HIC resistance of the simulated coarse grained heat affected zone microstructures and normalized X70 transfer bar was also investigated. Notched and fatigue pre-cracked samples were charged with hydrogen prior to three point bend tests. The conditional fracture toughness JQ was determined. The results are discussed in relation to grain size, microstructure, composition and the type and distribution of non-metallic inclusions and precipitates.


The Effect Of Chromium Addition On The Strain Ageing And Recrystallisation Behaviour Of Low Carbon Steel, Elena Pereloma, V Bata, Azdiar A. Gazder Jan 2012

The Effect Of Chromium Addition On The Strain Ageing And Recrystallisation Behaviour Of Low Carbon Steel, Elena Pereloma, V Bata, Azdiar A. Gazder

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The strain ageing and recrystallisation behaviour of conventional low carbon A06 steel was compared with those containing varying amounts of chromium (0.26, 0.52 and 0.74 wt.%). The results show that the A06 steel undergoes four stages of strain ageing: (i) the pinning by solute atoms of dislocations generated during pre-strain, (ii) the generation of fresh dislocations from grain boundaries, (iii) the onset of precipitation and, (iv) the inhibition of dislocation generation from grain boundaries due to pinning by carbon segregation. On the other hand, the chromium containing steels only exhibit the fIrst three stages of strain ageing. An approximately twofold …


Self-Shape Optimisation Of Cold-Formed Steel Columns, Timothee Savoyat, Benoit Gilbert, Lip H. Teh Jan 2012

Self-Shape Optimisation Of Cold-Formed Steel Columns, Timothee Savoyat, Benoit Gilbert, Lip H. Teh

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One of the main advantages of cold-formed steel profiles is the great flexibility of cross-sectional shapes, attributable to the manufacturing process allowing achievement of almost any desired cross-section. The cross-sectional shape is the key element in enhancing the strength of coldformed steel profiles as it controls the three fundamental buckling modes: local, distortional (for open profiles) and global. However, research on optimisation of cold-formed steel profiles has been mainly restricted to the conventional C, Z or Σ cross-sectional shapes and seldom new crosssectional shapes have been considered. This report presents the optimisation of cold-formed open columns using the recently developed …


Study On Surface Roughness And Friction During Hot Rolling Of Stainless Steel 301, Dongbin Wei, Zhengyi Jiang, Junxia Huang, Aiwen Zhang, Xu Shi, Sihai Jiao Jan 2012

Study On Surface Roughness And Friction During Hot Rolling Of Stainless Steel 301, Dongbin Wei, Zhengyi Jiang, Junxia Huang, Aiwen Zhang, Xu Shi, Sihai Jiao

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A well-defined boundary condition is important for generating an accurate model for simulating metal forming process. It is important to characterize the features of the oxide scale in hot rolling of stainless steel strip. Short time oxidation tests in humid air with water vapor content of 7.0 vol. % were carried out using Gleeble 3500 thermo-mechanical simulator. The deformation, surface morphology of oxide scale, and the friction in hot rolling were studied by conducting hot rolling tests. The results show that the surface roughness decreases with an increase of reduction. The effect of oxide scale on friction and surface roughness …


Recrystallisation Behaviour Of Low Carbon Steel With And Without Addition Of Chromium, Azdiar A. Gazder, Vladimir Bata, Sujoy S. Hazra, Elena V. Pereloma Jan 2012

Recrystallisation Behaviour Of Low Carbon Steel With And Without Addition Of Chromium, Azdiar A. Gazder, Vladimir Bata, Sujoy S. Hazra, Elena V. Pereloma

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The effects of 0.74wt% Cr addition on the recrystallisation kinetics of low carbon (LC) steel was investigated using Vickers hardness testing, optical metallography and Electron Back- Scattering Diffraction (EBSD). Compared to the unalloyed steel, Cr addition significantly delays the time for recrystallisation and increases the JMAK pre-exponential factor (k) by an order of magnitude. During initial softening, EBSD returned similar orientations for nucleated and growing grain fractions in both steels. However with longer annealing times the micro-texture of recrystallised grains differs from their earlier counterparts. Overall, the effect of fine Cr carbides on grain boundary mobility in the LC-Cr steel …