Metastable beta titanium alloys are incredibly versatile materials used in aerospace, marine, and biomedical applications due to their unique ability to transform under stress. This transformation is believed to be the key to their strength and shape-changing properties. We have developed a new computer model to mimic this process, considering different mechanisms at play and […]
Welcome to my blog where we explore the intriguing world of manufacturing processes and materials science. Today, we delve into the intricate and complex world of crystallographic texture and its impact on hydrogen resistance properties in steel. Steel is a widely used material in manufacturing processes, and its properties are strongly dependent on its texture.
Wind Energy is at the forefront of the energy transition in the United Kingdom, with the government and energy supermajors investing in its growth and expansion. However, to ensure that wind farms meet or surpass their expected lifespan and remain profitable, effective asset management is crucial. One of the major challenges facing the wind energy
The wind energy industry is growing rapidly as a response to the global call to combat climate change by rapidly decarbonising the energy sector. However, with the increasing deployment of wind turbines in offshore locations, they are exposed to harsh environmental conditions which can lead to leading edge erosion on the blades. This erosion can
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Austenitic stainless steel is a popular material used in various industries due to its corrosion resistance and high strength. However, the presence of hydrogen in this material can have a significant impact on its mechanical behavior, particularly in the case of void growth. This is why researchers are working hard to understand the effects of
Have you ever wondered how ductile metals like titanium alloys hold up under stress before ultimately failing? The answer lies in the process of void nucleation, growth, and coalescence. α-β titanium alloys are well-known for their exceptional properties such as strength, toughness, corrosion resistance, and resistance to fatigue failures. However, to fully utilize these properties,
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Sheet metal forming is a critical process in the manufacturing industry, with applications ranging from automobile parts to aerospace components. In recent years, incremental sheet forming has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional sheet metal forming techniques. This process offers numerous advantages, including low cost, small lead times, and the ability to produce complex
Titanium alloys have been a popular choice in the aerospace and medical industries due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and high corrosion resistance. However, understanding the tensile behavior of titanium alloys under different stress conditions has always been a challenge for scientists and engineers. The present work attempts to shed some light on this mystery
In the field of materials science, it is important to understand the relationship between the microscopic properties of a material and its macroscopic behavior. In the presented work, the authors aimed to clear up the theoretical interlink between local adhesion capacity and macroscopic fracture energies by bridging different length scales, such as nano-, meso-, and
Wind turbines are a crucial source of renewable energy, but their blades are constantly exposed to harsh weather conditions, which can cause damage over time. To ensure the safety and efficiency of wind turbines, it is essential to detect damage in the composite materials used to make the blades. However, detecting damage in composites can
