On the Minimization of Strain Energy in Martensitic Transformation of Titanium.

Abstract

A new theory of martensitic transformation based on the minimization of total strain energy has been developed, as an extension of one developed by Eshelby. The plastic relaxation strain (PRS) concept is introduced in order to relieve the high internal stress due to martensitic transformation. It is postulated that the minimization of elastic strain energy and the plastic work from the operation of a PRS system dictates the morphology and orientation of a transformation product and the amount and type of the PRS. The theory was applied to the case of martensitic transformation in Ti.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA022429

Entities

People

  • Kanji Ono
  • M. Shibata

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Elements
  • Group 4 Elements
  • Metals
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Titanium

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics