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Comparative fracture mechanics study of advanced high strength steels, including lightweight FeMnAl Alloys

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Recent developments in steel alloys metallurgy followed the automotive industry need for enhanced crash safety, fuel economy and customer satisfaction. In this work, a group of innovative steel alloys, belonging to different Advanced High Strength Steels generations, sourced from available studies, were subject to a comparative study to test their toughness in a reference fracture mechanics scenario. A commercial FEM code was used, employing two widespread approaches to fracture mechanics. The results allowed to make considerations about the use of some popular steel alloys in the automotive industry, highlighting the importance of FEM in the mechanical engineering sector.

Source: Strength Fracture and Complexity

DOI: 10.1177/15672069251346446

Authors: Roberto Di Bona, Domenico Gentile, Giovanni Fabbrocino, Tony Fierro

Institutions: Università degli studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, University of Molise

Language: English

Topic: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150

Funder: NextGenerationEU