RVE-size Estimation and Efficient Microstructure-based Simulation of Dual-Phase Steel

Authors

  • Frederik Scherff Universität des Saarlandes, AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
  • Jessica Gola Universität des Saarlandes, AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
  • Sebastian Scholl AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
  • Kinshuk Srivastava AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
  • Thorsten Staudt AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
  • Dominik Britz Universität des Saarlandes
  • Frank Mücklich Universität des Saarlandes
  • Stefan Diebels Universität des Saarlandes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24352/UB.OVGU-2020-024

Keywords:

dual-phase steel, RVE size, FEM, 3D tomography, MatIP

Abstract

Dual-phase steel shows a pronounced structure-property correlation, caused by its internal structure consisting of a
soft ferrite matrix and embedded hard martensite regions. Due to its high strength combined with high ductility, dual-phase
steel is particularly suitable for energy-absorbing and strength-relevant sheet metal applications, but its use as heavy plate is
also desirable. Due to the complex microstructure, microstructure-based simulation is essential for a realistic simulation of the
mechanical properties of dual-phase steel. This paper describes two important points for the microstructure-based simulation of
dual-phase steel. First a method for the straightforward experimental estimation of the RVE size based on hardness measurements
prior to tomography preparation is presented and evaluated. Secondly, a method for the efficient meshing of these microstructures,
based on material definition at the integration points of a finite element model, is developed.

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2020-07-24

How to Cite

Scherff, F. (2020) “RVE-size Estimation and Efficient Microstructure-based Simulation of Dual-Phase Steel”, Technische Mechanik - European Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 40(2), pp. 175–190. doi: 10.24352/UB.OVGU-2020-024.

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