Role of scale factor during tensile testing of small specimens

Maxim N. Gussev, Jeremy T. Busby, Kevin G. Field, Mikhail A. Sokolov, Sean E. Gray

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Abstract

The influence of scale factor (tensile specimen geometry and dimensions) on mechanical test results was investigated for different widely used types of small specimens (SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, and SS-J3) and a set of materials. It was found that the effect of scale factor on the accurate determination of yield stress, ultimate tensile stress, and uniform elongation values was weak; however, clear systematic differences were observed and should be accounted for during interpretation of results. In contrast, total elongation values were strongly sensitive to variations in specimen geometry. Modern experimental methods like digital image correlation allow the impact of scale factor to be reduced. Using these techniques, it was shown that true stress-true strain curves describing strain-hardening behavior were very close for different specimen types. The limits of miniaturization are discussed, and an ultra-miniature specimen concept was suggested and evaluated. This type of specimen, as expected, may be suitable for scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy in situ testing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSmall Specimen Test Techniques
Subtitle of host publication6th Volume
EditorsEnrico Lucon, Mikhail A. Sokolov
PublisherASTM International
Pages31-49
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9780803175976
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event6th International Symposium on Small Specimen Test Techniques - Houston, United States
Duration: Jan 29 2014Jan 31 2014

Publication series

NameASTM Special Technical Publication
VolumeSTP 1576
ISSN (Print)0066-0558

Conference

Conference6th International Symposium on Small Specimen Test Techniques
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period01/29/1401/31/14

Funding

FundersFunder number
U.S. Department of EnergyDE-AC05-00OR22725

    Keywords

    • Digital image correlation
    • Miniature samples
    • SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-J3
    • Scale factor
    • True curves

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