The Deformation and Processing of Structural Materials

This new study focuses on the latest research in the performance of a wide range of materials used in the construction of structures including concrete, composite materials, timber, iron and steel, aluminum and titanium alloys, superalloys and intermetallics. It considers each materials processing and its deformation behavior in structural applications. This book will help engineers by giving them a better understanding of the performance of the major structural materials (especially metals) under different conditions in order to select the right type of material for a job and for setting design specifications. It also shows how the microstructural composition of materials is affected by processing and what influence this has on its subsequent in situ performance. This book will be the first of its kind to give comprehensive coverage to the deformation and processing of all types of structural materials and will be a valuable resource for researchers in mechanical, civil and structural engineering.

Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION, Z. Xiao ALUMINIUM AND ITS ALLOYS, U. Chakkingal Introduction Deformation Behaviour of Aluminium Alloys Processing and Microstructure Processing and Properties Severe Plastic Deformation Techniques Common Problems and Solutions Conclusion Sources of Further Information References HIGH TEMPERATURE DEFORMATION, ALLOYS AND PROCESSING OF MAGNESIUM ALLOYS, A. Arslan, M. Pekgüleryüz, and D. Eliezer Introduction General Deformation Behaviour of Magnesium Creep Behaviour of Magnesium Modes of Creep Microstructure, Properties and Processing Conclusion References THERMOMECHANICAL PROCESSING OF FERROUS ALLOYS, P. Manohar and M. Ferry Introduction Hot Deformation and Annealing Behaviour Processing and Microstructure Microstructure and Properties Processing and Processability Common Problems and Solutions Case Study: Rod Rolling Conclusion Sources of Further Information References SUPERALLOYS, S. Tin Introduction Physical Metallurgy Polycrystalline Superalloys Directionally Solidified Superalloys Creep Deformation Properties Conclusion References PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF ORDERED INTERMETALLIC ALLOYS, K. Xia Introduction Bonding, Crystal Structures and Defects Plastic Deformation Deformation Processing Applications Conclusion and Future Trends Sources of Further Information References DISCONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES, M. Ferry Introduction Deformation Behaviour Annealing Processes Following Deformation Processing and Processability of DRCs Final Microstructure and Mechanical Properties DRC Applications Conclusion Sources of Further Information References SEMI-SOLID METAL PROCESSING OF METALLIC ALLOYS, A. Das and Z.Y.Fan Introduction Rheology of Semisolid Alloys Deformation Bahviour of SSM Slurries with High Solid Fractions Microstructural Evolution During Slurry Preparation Alloy Development for SSM Processing Mechanical Properties Technologies for Component Shaping Future Trends Sources of Further Information References SUPERPLASTICITY IN STRUCTURAL MATERIALS, N. Ridley Introduction Mechanical Aspects of Superplasticity Characterisation of Superplastic Materials Types of Superplastic Materials Processing and Microstructure Superplastic Forming (SPF); Quick Plastic Forming (QPF); Products and their Mechanical Properties; Diffusion Bonding (DB) and SPF/DB Technology Problems Associated with SP and SPF Case Study: The Role of DB/SPF in the Manufacture of Wide Chord Fan Blades Conclusion and Future Trends Sources of Further Information References