An eigenstrain-based finite element model and the evolution of shot peening residual stresses during fatigue of GW103 magnesium alloy

X. Song, W. C. Liu, J. P. Belnoue, J. Dong, G. H. Wu, W. J. Ding, S. A.J. Kimber, T. Buslaps, A. J.G. Lunt, A. M. Korsunsky

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Abstract

Magnesium alloy GW103 samples were heat treated to different ageing conditions and then shot peened using process parameters that deliver optimized high cycle fatigue (HCF) life. Significant HCF life improvements were observed in all samples, with a peak-aged sample showing the biggest increase. In order to simulate the effect and evolution of residual stresses during low cycle fatigue (LCF), a Finite Element (FE) model was employed, taking into account both the shot-peening-induced plastic strains and the influence of hardening on subsequent deformation. Experimental and modelling results offer a basis for explaining the observed fatigue performance improvement due to shot peening.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)284-295
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Journal of Fatigue
Volume42
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2012

Funding

X. Song would like to thank Institute of Physics (IOP) for its Research Student Conference Fund support and China Scholarship Council for its National Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad. W.C. Liu would like to acknowledge the financial sponsorship of the Aerospace Science and Technology Innovation Fund of China, Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (No. 0502), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50901045) and Shanghai Rising-Star Program (A type, 09QA1403100).

Keywords

  • Ageing
  • Eigenstrain
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Residual stress
  • Shot peening

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modelling and Simulation
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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