Abstract
The 4-point bending test is a widely used method to determine material parameters. No commonly accepted evaluation methodology is available for materials showing non-linear deformation mechanisms. In the present study micro- and macro-mechanical simulation models of continuously reinforced metal matrix composites are employed to investigate thermo-elasto-plasticity and creep in such experiments. The overall deflection behaviour and the underlying mechanisms are identified revealing the interaction of various micro-mechanical phenomena. Comparisons to a set of experimental results are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Research Field
- Not defined
Keywords
- 4-Point Bending Test
- Creep
- Composite
- MMC
- Unit Cell Models