Limestone being sedimentary rock contains multiple bedding planes,which has vertical cracks or joints.As explosives apply high dynamic loading rate during blasting i.e.rock fragmentation&comminution process,the me...Limestone being sedimentary rock contains multiple bedding planes,which has vertical cracks or joints.As explosives apply high dynamic loading rate during blasting i.e.rock fragmentation&comminution process,the measure of critical SIF(stress intensity factor)is pertinent to be measured and is known as dynamic fracture toughness of limestone.In order to investigate the influence of several factors on the mode-I fracture toughness and fracture behavior of limestone,dynamic fracture toughness tests(mode-I)were conducted under various conditions of loading rate.The microstructure of rocks was also investigated to understand the dynamic fracture toughness and fracture mechanism of limestone.This paper deals with results of 11 limestone specimen subjected to dynamic fracture toughness tests.It was observed that crack surface velocity increases with increase in dynamic fracture toughness.The fracture velocity also increases with increase in dynamic fracture toughness.The fracture velocity in limestone increases between 1.14-5.09 times with increased fracture toughness.The crack surface velocity of limestone increases between 1.39-3.09 times with increase in dynamic fracture toughness.展开更多
Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites(PRMMCs)are difficult to machine due to the inclusion of hard,brittle reinforcing particles.Existing experimental investigations rarely reveal the complex material removal...Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites(PRMMCs)are difficult to machine due to the inclusion of hard,brittle reinforcing particles.Existing experimental investigations rarely reveal the complex material removal mechanisms(MRMs)involved in the machining of PRMMCs.This paper develops a three-dimensional(3D)microstructure-based model for investigating the MRM and surface integrity of machined PRMMCs.To accurately mimic the actual microstructure of a PRMMC,polyhedrons were randomly distributed inside the matrix to represent irregular SiC particles.Particle fracture and matrix deformation and failure were taken into account.For the model’s capability comparison,a two-dimensional(2D)analysis was also conducted.Relevant cutting experiments showed that the established 3D model accurately predicted the material removal,chip morphology,machined surface finish,and cutting forces.It was found that the matrix-particle-tool interactions led to particle fractures,mainly in the primary shear and secondary deformation zones along the cutting path and beneath the machined surface.Particle fracture and dilodegment greatly influences the quality of a machined surface.It was also found that although a 2D model can reflect certain material removal features,its ability to predict microstructural variation is limited.展开更多
文摘Limestone being sedimentary rock contains multiple bedding planes,which has vertical cracks or joints.As explosives apply high dynamic loading rate during blasting i.e.rock fragmentation&comminution process,the measure of critical SIF(stress intensity factor)is pertinent to be measured and is known as dynamic fracture toughness of limestone.In order to investigate the influence of several factors on the mode-I fracture toughness and fracture behavior of limestone,dynamic fracture toughness tests(mode-I)were conducted under various conditions of loading rate.The microstructure of rocks was also investigated to understand the dynamic fracture toughness and fracture mechanism of limestone.This paper deals with results of 11 limestone specimen subjected to dynamic fracture toughness tests.It was observed that crack surface velocity increases with increase in dynamic fracture toughness.The fracture velocity also increases with increase in dynamic fracture toughness.The fracture velocity in limestone increases between 1.14-5.09 times with increased fracture toughness.The crack surface velocity of limestone increases between 1.39-3.09 times with increase in dynamic fracture toughness.
文摘Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites(PRMMCs)are difficult to machine due to the inclusion of hard,brittle reinforcing particles.Existing experimental investigations rarely reveal the complex material removal mechanisms(MRMs)involved in the machining of PRMMCs.This paper develops a three-dimensional(3D)microstructure-based model for investigating the MRM and surface integrity of machined PRMMCs.To accurately mimic the actual microstructure of a PRMMC,polyhedrons were randomly distributed inside the matrix to represent irregular SiC particles.Particle fracture and matrix deformation and failure were taken into account.For the model’s capability comparison,a two-dimensional(2D)analysis was also conducted.Relevant cutting experiments showed that the established 3D model accurately predicted the material removal,chip morphology,machined surface finish,and cutting forces.It was found that the matrix-particle-tool interactions led to particle fractures,mainly in the primary shear and secondary deformation zones along the cutting path and beneath the machined surface.Particle fracture and dilodegment greatly influences the quality of a machined surface.It was also found that although a 2D model can reflect certain material removal features,its ability to predict microstructural variation is limited.