A physically-based numerical model is developed to predict the microstructural evolution and strengthening in Al-Cu-Mg alloys during isothermal treatments. The modelling of the formation kinetics of the precipitates is based on the Kampmann and Wagner model. The strengthening by the shearable Cu:Mg co-clusters is modelled on the basis of modulus strengthening mechanism and the strengthening by ...

In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to use “exponential model” in the prediction of fatigue life without integrating the fatigue crack growth rate curve (FCGR). The obtained results are compared with experimental crack growth data obtained for 2024-T351 aluminum alloy for four bending V-Charpy specimens under constant amplitude loading in stress ratio range from 0.1 to 0.3 an...

Fatigue failure characteristics of friction stir welds in 13mm gauge 2024-T351 plate have been assessed. Failure occurred from either the weld region (nugget/flow arm) or from the material immediately surrounding the weld. Fatigue failure from the surrounding material was essentially conventional, initiating from large S-phase intermetallic particles and growing in a macroscopic mode I manner. ...

This paper investigates the influence of drilling process on an aluminum 2024-T351 part in terms surface integrity and fatigue strength. Two processes (axial; orbital) are considered. The is studied through roughness measurements, microstructure hardening analysis residual stress assessment. An innovative Hole Opening Comparative Technique set up to assess state. Fatigue tests conducted with op...

The microstructural features of variable polarity plasma arc welded Al-Cu-Mg 2024-T351 with 2319 filler have been studied by TEM, SEM and DSC. Fusion zone, partial melting zone, resolutionising zone, overageing (for S phase), peak ageing (for S phase) and under ageing zones (for S phase) have been identified. The Ω phase has been observed between re-solutionising zone and peak ageing zone. The ...