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Robust Assessment of Post‐Localisation Hardening Behaviour in Eurofer97 Using Inverse Finite Element Methods

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Constitutive behaviour of fusion‐relevant steels in the post‐necking regime is necessary for detailed design of future fusion device components. A finite element model updating (FEMU) procedure using digital image correlation (DIC), particle swarm optimisation (PSO) and a novel post‐necking constitutive law was developed. A DIC‐like strain filter was introduced within the optimisation loop to reduce cost function errors associated with spatial filtering of the DIC processing. The effects of the DIC process and experimental noise on the uncertainty of optimised parameters were quantified using synthetic image deformation techniques. For large plasticity problems, the effect of measurement system noise was found to be negligible. The FEMU method was applied to small‐scale specimens of Eurofer97 ferritic‐martensitic steel of two thicknesses. Strain rate sensitivity was found to be necessary to explain observed post‐UTS uniform strain due to delayed localisation onset. Local strain data from DIC measurements have been demonstrated to improve the accuracy of the identified constitutive model compared to global data alone. Additionally, DIC strain data can provide information to support the inclusion of additional model physics, such as rate sensitivity.

Source: Strain

DOI: 10.1111/str.12492

Authors: R. Spencer, L. Fletcher, M. Gorley, C. Hamelin, A. Harte

Institutions: Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Language: English

Topic: Metal Forming Simulation Techniques

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,220

Funders: International Atomic Energy Agency, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council