An exponential material model for prediction of the flow curves of several AZ series magnesium alloys in tension and compression

This paper is concerned with flow behaviors of several magnesium alloys, such as AZ31, AZ80 and AZ81, in tension and compression. The experiments were performed at elevated temperatures and for various strain rates. In order to eliminate the effect of inhomogeneous deformation in tensile and compression tests, the Bridgeman's and numerical correction factors were respectively employed. A two-section exponential mathematical model was also utilized for prediction of flow stresses of different magnesium alloys in tension and compression. Moreover, based on the compressive flow model proposed, the peak stress and the relevant true strain could be estimated. The true stress and strain of the necking point can also be predicted using the corresponding relations. It was found that the flow behaviors estimated by the exponential flow model were encouragingly in very good agreement with experimental findings

Investigation of tension and compression behavior of AZ80 magnesium alloy

Magnesium alloy deformation should be carried out at high temperature and it is essential to investigate the deformation behavior of these alloys at high temperature. In this paper, practical tests are conducted on AZ80 alloy which includes tension and compression tests at high temperature and different strain rates. As this alloy is sensitive to temperature and strain rate, tension tests are difficult to carry out. The traditional compression test should be conducted in zero-friction condition but such a condition is impossible to prepare. Therefore, bulge correction factor and numerical correction factor are used to eliminate the friction effect which exists between the surfaces. Tensile tests are also carried out on the standard specimens at high temperature and different strain rates. The effect of necking phenomenon is corrected using Bridgman correction factor and is simulated using finite element software. Also T-shape compression test is used to valuate friction parameter at high temperatures. (c) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved