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Experimental Study and Modelling of Stress Relaxation Ageing Behaviour and Post-form Mechanical Properties in Creep Age Forming of Al-Zn-Mg Alloy

  • Yong Li
  • , Fenggong Lyu
  • , Zhusheng Shi
  • , Yuansong Zeng
  • , Xia Huang
  • , Jianguo Lin

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Abstract

The stress relaxation ageing behaviour and post-form mechanical properties of an Al-Zn-Mg alloy, AA7B04, have been experimentally investigated and modelled. The stress relaxation ageing tests were carried out under different initial stress levels and durations at 165 °C and subsequent tensile tests were performed at room temperature. The detailed effects of stress and time on stress relaxation and main post-form mechanical properties (yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and uniform elongation) have been analysed and discussed. Based on the results and analysis, a set of unified constitutive equations has been developed for the first time to simultaneously predict stress relaxation ageing behaviour of the aluminium alloy during the creep age forming (CAF) process and the main mechanical properties of the products after CAF. The model comprises three sub-models, including microstructure, stress relaxation ageing and post-form mechanical properties, and has successfully predicted corresponding behaviour. The developed model provides an effective tool to not only predict the forming process but also support possible industrial applications for CAF products.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationForming the Future - Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity
EditorsGlenn Daehn, Jian Cao, Brad Kinsey, Erman Tekkaya, Anupam Vivek, Yoshinori Yoshida
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages877-889
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9783030753801
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 25 Jul 202130 Jul 2021

Publication series

NameMinerals, Metals and Materials Series
ISSN (Print)2367-1181
ISSN (Electronic)2367-1696

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period25/07/2130/07/21

Keywords

  • Ageing
  • Al-Zn-Mg alloy
  • Constitutive model
  • Post-form mechanical property
  • Stress relaxation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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