Search for dissertations about: "Toughening."

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  2. 1. Structural Silicides - Processing, Microstructure and Toughening

    Author : Danqing Yi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; toughening; solid solubility; processing; microstructures; mechanical properties; composites; silicides; crystal structure; alloying effects; phase transformation;

    Abstract : Molybdenum disilicide is a promising candidate material for high temperature structural uses. However, its room-temperature toughness is rather low and has to be improved. The objective of this thesis is to improve the fracture toughness of MoSi2 by alloying and composite processes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Alternative binder hardmetals for steel turning

    Author : Lisa Toller; Susanne Norgren; Hans-Olof Andrén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; hardmetal; cemented carbide; alternative binder; steel turning; scratch testing; plastic deformation; EBSD; transformation toughening; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot tribomaterial; Engineering Science with specialization in Tribo Materials;

    Abstract : The goal of this work is to understand how the wear and deformation mechanisms of hardmetalinserts change when the cobalt binder phase is replaced with a dierent metal or analloy. The focus is on inserts for steel turning. The work presented in this licentiate thesisconsists of the rst steps. READ MORE

  5. 3. Processing and Properties of zirconia-CNT composites

    Author : Latifa Melk; Pavol Hvizdos; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Materialteknik; Engineering Materials; Smart machines and materials AERI ; Smarta maskiner och material FOI ;

    Abstract : In the last decades there has been growing interest in developing ceramic materials with high fracture toughness (KIc) and strength for structural applications. In the specific case of 3 mol % yttria-doped tetragonal zirconia (3Y-TZP), K_Ic can be increased by promoting phase transformation from tetragonal (t) to monoclinic (m) phase in front of a propagating crack tip referred to as transformation toughening. READ MORE

  6. 4. Electron-beam curing of thermoset resins for composites

    Author : Thierry Glauser; KTH; []
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    Abstract : Electron-beams (EB) are an alternative to traditionalthermal curing when manufacturing thick thermoset composites.It is a quick and energetically efficient technique when curinglarge fiber reinforced parts. Most of the published work onEB-curing deals with curing of thin layers of resin or withcrosslinking of polymers. READ MORE

  7. 5. ZrN based Nanostructured Hard Coatings : Structure-Property Relationship

    Author : Phani Kumar Yalamanchili; Magnus Odén; Naureen Ghafoor; Emilio Jiménez-Piqué; Jon Andersson; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Ever since the hard coatings have been introduced, there has been a constant push for better mechanical properties, which motivates for deeper understanding of the microstructure-mechanical properties correlation. The aim of this thesis is to extend the knowledge on how microstructural variation influences the deformation, fracture and wear behavior of ZrN based nanostructured coatings. READ MORE