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Thermal property characterization for a steel fibre reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite (AlMMC)

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Abstract

A steel fibre reinforced aluminum metal matrix composite (AIMMC) has been tested for use as a local reinforcement in the combustion bowl edge region of automotive pistons for diesel engines. The piston bowl edge is subject to complex superimposed high frequency mechanical (HCMF) and high and low frequency thermomechanical (TMF) fatigue loading with peak operating temperatures reaching up to 440°C. In this study, dilatometric thermal cycle experiments have been carried out to assess the thermal strain/ expansion characteristics of the AIMMC. Finite element modeling (FEM) of the bench test conditions has been carried out on microstructural AIMMC models, extracted using x-ray micro-tomography techniques, to assess the internal inelastic strain trends relative to the specimen thermal strain/ expansion results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTMS 2013 - 142nd Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Supplemental Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationLinking Science and Technology for Global Solutions
PublisherThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
Pages1045-1052
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781118605813
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Annual Meeting and Exhibition 2013 - Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, United States of America
Duration: 3 Mar 20137 Mar 2013
Conference number: 142nd
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Conference

ConferenceThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Annual Meeting and Exhibition 2013
Abbreviated titleTMS Annual 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CitySan Antonio
Period3/03/137/03/13
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Keywords

  • Aluminum
  • FEA
  • Metal matrix composite
  • Thermal
  • XCT

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