Xianhe Zhang

Temperature dependent compressive yield strength model for short fiber reinforced magnesium alloy matrix composites

In this paper, based on our previous study regarding the temperature-dependent yield strength for metallic materials and the existing strengthening theories, a physics-based temperature dependent compressive yield strength model for short fiber reinforced magnesium alloy matrix composites was developed. This model was verified by comparison with the experimental data of seven types of magnesium alloy matrix composites. Good agreement between the model predictions and the experimental data was obtained, which fully validates the reasonability of the present model. Moreover, based on the model and the existing material parameters, the influencing factor analysis for short fiber reinforced magnesium alloy matrix composites was systematically conducted. Some novel insights regarding the control mechanism of their temperature dependent compressive yield strengths were provided.

Temperature-dependent longitudinal tensile strength model for short-fiber-reinforced polymer composites considering fiber orientation and fiber length distribution

In this study, a temperature-dependent longitudinal tensile strength model for short-fiber-reinforced polymer composites (SFRPCs) is established based on the sensitivities of thermal-physical properties of polymer materials to temperature and our previous work. The effects of temperature, fiber orientation distribution, fiber length distribution and residual thermal stress are considered in this model. The theoretical model is verified by comparison with tensile strength of glass SFRPCs at different temperatures. Good agreement between the model predictions and experimental results is obtained, which indicates the reasonability of the proposed models. Furthermore, the comparisons between the present models and the classical models are discussed, and the influencing factors analysis for SFRPCs is also conducted in detail. This study can not only provide a potential convenient means for predicting the temperature-dependent tensile strength of SFRPCs, but also offer useful suggestions for the material evaluation, strengthening and design.

Temperature-dependent critical resolved shear stress model for (Cu–Au)–Co alloys in pure shear mode

Abstract Based on a limited energy storage viewpoint proposed by our team, it is assumed that there is a maximum constant value for the maximum storage of energy per unit volume when dislocation slip starts in a metal. A temperature-dependent critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) model without any fitting parameters is developed for metals in a pure shear mode. The CRSSs of Cu, Cu–Au, Cu–Co and Cu–Au–Co in the pure shear mode are predicted, and are in excellent agreement with the experimental results. This work offers an approach to predict the temperature-dependent CRSS for metals in the pure shear mode.