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A Superplasticity Theory based on Dynamic Grain Growth
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 February 2011
Abstract
The linear relation between dynamic grain growth rate and strain rate appears to be constant across all superplastic materials—regardless of whether the system examined is metallic or ceramic, and regardless of the stress exponent exhibited during deformation. The simplicity and universality of the dynamic grain growth law suggest it might be useful as a foundation for a theory for superplasticity. One attempt at such a theory is presented. It is argued that stress leads to the development of anisotropic grain shapes that then require recovery through directionally biased grain growth events. Once this mathematical relationship between stress and grain growth rate is developed, it is inserted into the existing dynamic grain growth - strain rate law to arrive at a phenomenological law for superplasticity.
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