Figure 6
Strain maps showing residual bending strain transition from the surface to the centre of a bent Al-SiC MMC bar, for the matrix phase (Al8090 alloy) and the reinforcement (SiC particulate). The top of the map (0 mm on the vertical axis) is at the bar side face, while the bottom of the map (−6 mm) corresponds to the centre plane parallel to the side face. |