Evaluation of the mechanical properties of plasma-sprayed coating by nanoindentation technology

in Mechanics & Industry (2012), 13(3), 151-162

In this paper, the mechanical properties of plasma-sprayed coatings are evaluated using the technology of nanoindentation. According to the indentation curve (load versus indenter’s displacement), which ... [more ▼]

In this paper, the mechanical properties of plasma-sprayed coatings are evaluated using the technology of nanoindentation. According to the indentation curve (load versus indenter’s displacement), which is recorded in an indentation experiment, the mechanical behaviour of the plasma-sprayed coating is investigated via inverse analysis using numerical optimization algorithms. The tip rounding of imperfect indenters is investigated in parameter identification. Subsequently, the hardness on the top surface and on the vertical cross section of the plasma-sprayed coating are investigated. The results show that the hardness on the top surface of the coating depends on the indentation depth. Moreover, the results show that the hardness on the cross section of the coating is significantly affected by the substrate if the indentation impression is too close to the coating-substrate interface. [less ▲]

Développement d’un outil de calcul de la charge de ruine des roues aubagées en titane

Report (2011)

Implicit FE simulations of composite dynamic failure

in Proceedings of DYMAT 2009 - 9th International Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading (2009, September)

This paper describes the implementation of failure criteria in an implicit finite element code. Tests are made with the Tsai-Wu criterion, which is widely used in the simulation of composite failure. The ... [more ▼]

This paper describes the implementation of failure criteria in an implicit finite element code. Tests are made with the Tsai-Wu criterion, which is widely used in the simulation of composite failure. The method is applied to the simulation of a tensile test of a laminate composite. The elasto-plastic material model of the composite ply, a polymer reinforced with woven carbon fabric, is described. Convergence of the results with respect to the mesh size and number of time steps is analysed and the reliability of the method is discussed. [less ▲]

Etudes sur la simulation de la tenue thermo-mécanique d'assemblages complexes

Report (2008)

An Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian Formulation for the Numerical Simulation of Forming Processes

in International Workshop 2007: Advancements in Design Optimization of Materials, Structures and Mechanical Systems (2007, December)

Application of the Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian Formulation to the Numerical Simulation of Forming Process

in Owen, D. R. J.; Oñate, E. (Eds.) COMPLAS 2007 : IX International Conference on Computational Plasticity Fundamentals and Applications (2007, September)

Etudes sur la simulation de la tenue thermo-mécanique d'assemblages complexes

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Etudes sur la simulation de la tenue thermo-mécanique d'assemblages complexes

Report (2006)

Springback and Twist Prediction of Roll Formed Parts

in Santos, Abel D.; Barata da Rocha, A. (Eds.) Proceedings of the IDDRG 2006 International Deep Drawing Research Group, Drawing the things to come, Trends and Advances in Sheet Metal Forming (2006, June)

In the construction market, Roll Forming is the reference forming process. Numerous parts are achieved in such a way: purlins, steeldecks or suspended ceiling parts are examples of it. Roll Forming is ... [more ▼]

In the construction market, Roll Forming is the reference forming process. Numerous parts are achieved in such a way: purlins, steeldecks or suspended ceiling parts are examples of it. Roll Forming is also more and more used in the automotive industry, as it constitutes a good alternative to forming for High Strength Steels. Among the major requirements to obtain a defect-free product are outlined: the accurate geometry of the part, the taking into account of the springback as well as the prediction of twist. Furthermore, the roll forming operation could be only the first forming operation: the part could be curved or locally deep drawn afterwards. FE codes could allow fulfilling these requirements. However, they need significant advances in terms of material model description and numerical development. This paper presents the work done in order to predict the geometry and the behaviour of a roll formed part: First the material is characterized in complex strain paths in order to identify elaborated microstructural model like Teodosiu’s one. This model is able to take into account Bauschinger effect, orthogonal strain paths, isotropic/kinematic hardening. The METAFOR code is then used to have a better understanding of the mechanics of the deformation of the strip during the forming process. Several experimental campaigns were performed on the I-R&D ARCELOR roll forming machine to define a strong database in order to validate the numerical results. The geometry of machine as well as the shape of the channels inside and outside the RF machine were measured. Some experiments were even carried out in order to generate defects like twist in the roll formed profile. [less ▲]

Etudes sur la simulation de la tenue thermo-mécanique d'assemblages complexes

Report (2006)