<p>Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) are gaining significant importance in advanced materials research due to their superior mechanical properties and also suitability for structural applications under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions. However, limited studies reported the combined experimental and numerical investigation of monotonic tensile behavior, high-cycle fatigue life, fatigue crack propagation, and fractographic characteristics of Al6082-based hybrid MMCs reinforced with dual ceramic particulates. The present work addresses this gap by investigating the mechanical behavior of Al6082 hybrid MMCs reinforced with alumina (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) and aluminum silicate (Al<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>5</sub>), synthesized using the stir-casting process. The influence of material composition and the process parameters on microstructure, tensile strength, fatigue life, and fracture behavior is systematically examined for different Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> contents while maintaining Al<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>5</sub> at a constant 5 wt.%. A maximum tensile strength of 198 N/mm<sup>2</sup> was achieved for the composite containing 5 wt.% Al<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>5</sub> and 10 wt.% Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, representing a significant improvement compared to the unreinforced Al6082 alloy and aluminum-based MMCs reported in the literature. The composites with 10-15 wt.% Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> exhibited enhanced fatigue and fatigue crack propagation life in the range of 8.4 × 10<sup>6</sup> to 1.11 × 10<sup>7</sup> cycles, attributed to improved load transfer, grain refinement, and strong interfacial bonding. Fractographic analysis under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions provides valuable insights into the dominant failure mechanisms and the role of ceramic reinforcements in governing crack initiation and propagation. The outcomes of this study demonstrate the potential of Al6082/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/Al<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>5</sub> hybrid MMCs for fatigue-critical structural applications.</p>

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Mechanical Characterization of Aluminum Silicate (Al2SiO5)/Alumina (Al2O3)-Reinforced Al6082 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites: Monotonic Tensile Strength, Fatigue, and Fractographic Investigation

  • Puneeth Niranjan,
  • Satheesh Javaregowda,
  • Subraya Krishna Bhat,
  • Deepak Doreswamy,
  • Santosh S. Bagewadi,
  • Arunkumar Bongale,
  • Satish Kumar

摘要

Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) are gaining significant importance in advanced materials research due to their superior mechanical properties and also suitability for structural applications under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions. However, limited studies reported the combined experimental and numerical investigation of monotonic tensile behavior, high-cycle fatigue life, fatigue crack propagation, and fractographic characteristics of Al6082-based hybrid MMCs reinforced with dual ceramic particulates. The present work addresses this gap by investigating the mechanical behavior of Al6082 hybrid MMCs reinforced with alumina (Al2O3) and aluminum silicate (Al2SiO5), synthesized using the stir-casting process. The influence of material composition and the process parameters on microstructure, tensile strength, fatigue life, and fracture behavior is systematically examined for different Al2O3 contents while maintaining Al2SiO5 at a constant 5 wt.%. A maximum tensile strength of 198 N/mm2 was achieved for the composite containing 5 wt.% Al2SiO5 and 10 wt.% Al2O3, representing a significant improvement compared to the unreinforced Al6082 alloy and aluminum-based MMCs reported in the literature. The composites with 10-15 wt.% Al2O3 exhibited enhanced fatigue and fatigue crack propagation life in the range of 8.4 × 106 to 1.11 × 107 cycles, attributed to improved load transfer, grain refinement, and strong interfacial bonding. Fractographic analysis under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions provides valuable insights into the dominant failure mechanisms and the role of ceramic reinforcements in governing crack initiation and propagation. The outcomes of this study demonstrate the potential of Al6082/Al2O3/Al2SiO5 hybrid MMCs for fatigue-critical structural applications.