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Effect of Geometrical Configuration and Strain Rate on Aluminum Alloy 5083 and S550 Steel Characterized by Digital Image Correlation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This manuscript proposes a non-contact approach to characterize geometrical configuration and strain rate effects using digital image correlation (DIC). The non-contact DIC technique allows more robust and accurate material property assessment than conventional in-contact gauges, especially under dynamic loading conditions. This study first demonstrates DIC-based strain measuring accuracy in quasi-static coupon tests with two geometrical configurations. In comparison to the conventional method, DIC measures a wider range of strain up to the final fracture while eliminating geometric constraints typically imposed on test specimens. This study further extends the DIC measurement in dynamic material property tests, i.e., the split-Hopkinson bar test. The direct strain measurement by DIC presents enhanced accuracy compared to the conventional method, as the latter overestimates the strain results from remotely installed strain gauges. The deformation analysis explains the discrepancy in strain measurement at different sensor locations. The strain rate effects on the stress-strain curve and fracture strain are evaluated on two materials, i.e., aluminum alloy 5083 and S550 steel. The proposed DIC approach enables more convenient and robust measurement of strains, which facilitates the material property evaluation under various geometrical configurations and strain rates.

Source: Sensors

DOI: 10.3390/s25123607

Authors: Cheng Chen, Liuyang Feng

Institutions: National University of Singapore, Northwestern Polytechnical University

Language: English

Topic: Optical measurement and interference techniques

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137

Funder: Agency for Science, Technology and Research