Synergetic Strengthening by Gradient Structure

X. L. Wu; P. Jiang; L. Chen; J. F. Zhang; F. P. Yuan; Y. T. Zhu

doi:10.1080/21663831.2014.935821

Synergetic Strengthening by Gradient Structure

X. L. Wu^*
, P. Jiang
, L. Chen
, J. F. Zhang
, F. P. Yuan
, Y. T. Zhu^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Gradient structures are characterized with a systematic change in microstructures on a macroscopic scale. Here, we report that gradient structures in engineering materials such as metals produce an intrinsic synergetic strengthening, which is much higher than the sum of separate gradient layers. This is caused by macroscopic stress gradient and the bi-axial stress generated by mechanical incompatibility between different layers. This represents a new mechanism for strengthening that exploits the principles of both mechanics and materials science. It may provide for a novel strategy for designing material structures with superior properties. © 2014 The Author(s). Published by Taylor & Francis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	185-191
Journal	Materials Research Letters
Volume	2
Issue number	4
Online published	2 Jul 2014
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/21663831.2014.935821
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

Research Keywords

Gradient structure
Mechanical incompatibility
Stress gradient
Synergetic strengthening

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