Research on mode i and mode II dynamic fracture in high strength steels under high loading rates

Zejlan Xu*, Yulong Li, Masanori Kikuchi

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Abstract

The Mode I and Mode II dynamic fracture toughness (DFT) values, K Id and KIId for high strength steels 40Cr and 30CrMnSiNi2A were evaluated using a combined experimental-numerical method. The tests were performed on three point bend (3PB) and shear specimens with Hopkinson pressure bar. The time of crack initiation was determined by a strain gauge. With the assistance of 3-D transient finite element analysis, the temporal evolution of the dynamic stress intensity factor under different loading rates was obtained, and the DFT was determined by the fracture initiation time. In Mode I tests, a brittle transgranular fracture was found in 40Cr, while evidence for ductile fracture was observed on the failure surface of 30CrMnSiNi2A. In Mode II tests, both tensile cracks and adiabatic shear bands were found for the two steels. The effect of ligament size on fracture toughness was discussed. The correlations of KId and KIId with loading rate were also investigated. The micromechanisms of loading rate effect on the DFT were discussed for both modes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Fracture and Materials Behavior - Selected, peer reviewed papers of the Seventh International Conference on Fracture and Strength of Solids (FEOFS2007)
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages351-356
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0878493999, 9780878493999
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Fracture and Strength of Solids, FEOFS 2007 - Urumqi, China
Duration: 27 Aug 200729 Aug 2007

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume33-37 PART 1
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Fracture and Strength of Solids, FEOFS 2007
Country/TerritoryChina
CityUrumqi
Period27/08/0729/08/07

Keywords

  • Dynamic fracture
  • High loading rate
  • High strength steel
  • Mode I and mode II

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