Effect of reinforcement gradient on steady state creep in a variable thickness rotating disc made of non-linear FGM

ISSN： 1757-2754

Source： International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, Vol.4, Iss.1, 2013-03, pp. : 1-17

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Abstract

Steady state creep analysis in a rotating disc with linearly varying thickness has been carried out. The disc under investigation is made of functionally graded composite containing non-linear distribution of silicon carbide particles in a matrix of pure aluminium along the radius of the disc. The creep behaviour of the disc has been described by a threshold stress-based law with a stress exponent as 5. The stresses and strain rates are estimated in the FGM disc and compared with a similar disc but having uniform distribution of reinforcement. The study reveals that the creep response of an FGM disc, in terms of strain rates, is significantly superior to a uniform composite disc. Further, by employing FGM disc with higher reinforcement, the magnitude of strain rates and extent of distortion in the disc could be reduced significantly.