We present a formal methodology to integrate basic materials research results into a design procedure for engineering components. Although the methodology is generic, we demonstrate its development and application in designing a cast automotive control arm. Specifically, we propose a multi-scale analysis whereby the local mechanisms of deformation are accounted for by an internal state variable constitutive model embedded within a non-linear elastic-plastic finite element analysis. Multiple fundamental materials research approaches at different length scales are utilized to quantify the pertinent deformation mechanisms, such as atomistic simulations, microscopy, micromechanical finite element simulations, and mechanical testing. The current methodology is a step toward a larger goal of interactively integrating basic materials science research into engineering system design. [S0094-4289(00)01903-4]
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Integration of Basic Materials Research Into the Design of Cast Components by a Multi-Scale Methodology
Ken Gall,
Ken Gall
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309
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Mark F. Horstemeyer
Mark F. Horstemeyer
Materials & Engineering Sciences Center, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA 94550
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Ken Gall
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309
Mark F. Horstemeyer
Materials & Engineering Sciences Center, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA 94550
Contributed by the Materials Division for publication in the JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY. Manuscript received by the Materials Division January 15, 2000; revised manuscript received March 16, 2000. Guest Editors: Raj Mohan and Rishi Raj.
J. Eng. Mater. Technol. Jul 2000, 122(3): 355-362 (8 pages)
Published Online: March 16, 2000
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January 15, 2000
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March 16, 2000
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Gall, K., and Horstemeyer, M. F. (March 16, 2000). "Integration of Basic Materials Research Into the Design of Cast Components by a Multi-Scale Methodology ." ASME. J. Eng. Mater. Technol. July 2000; 122(3): 355–362. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.482809
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