Effects of Adhesive and Interphase Characteristics between Matrix and Reinforced Nanoparticle of AA2124/AlN Nanocomposites: Mathematical and Experimental Validation
A. Chennakesava Reddy
Dr. A. Chennakesava Reddy, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (Telangana), India.
Manuscript received on 15 October 2015 | Revised Manuscript received on 25 October 2015 | Manuscript Published on 30 October 2015 | PP: 5-13 | Volume-5 Issue-1, October 2015 | Retrieval Number: A4268105115/15©BEIESP
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Abstract: Interphase around the reinforcement has significant influence on the interfacial stress, displacement and stiffness of composites. In this article two types of RVE models have been implemented using finite element analysis. Aluminum nitride nanoparticles were used as a reinforcing material in the matrix of AA2124 aluminum alloy. It has been observed that the nanoparticle did not overload during the transfer of load from the matrix to the nanoparticle via the interphase due to interphase between the nanoparticle and the matrix. The maximum tensile strengths of AlN/AA2124 nanocomposite have been found 535.40 MPa without interphase and 561.57 MPa with interphase. The transverse modulus has been established lower than the longitudinal modulus of AA2124/AlN nanocomposites. The results obtained from the finite element analysis were validated with mathematically derived and experimental results.
Keywords: RVE Models, Aln Nanoparticle, AA2124, Finite Element Analysis, Interphase, Transverse Modulus.
Scope of the Article: Predictive Analysis