Cumulative mechanical moments and microstructure deformation induced by growth shape in columnar solidification.
Phys Rev Lett
; 93(12): 126105, 2004 Sep 17.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15447285
ABSTRACT
The dynamical interaction between columnar interface microstructure and self-stress, resulting in unforeseen mechanical deformation phenomena, is brought to light by means of in situ and real-time synchrotron x-ray topography during directional solidification of dilute aluminum alloys. Beyond long-known local mechanical stresses, global mechanical constraints are found to be active. In particular, column rotation results from deformation caused by the mechanical moments associated with the very growth shape, namely, the cumulative torque acting together with the cumulative bending moment under gravity. A basic model allowing for a qualitative explanation of the observed distinctive features of the self-stress effects on microstructure dynamics is proposed.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Language:
En
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Phys Rev Lett
Year:
2004
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Article
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