Metallurgy, slip planes, shock theory

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of shock waves in metallurgy, specifically how they facilitate the rearrangement of metal grains upon impact, such as when an auto body panel is struck. Terry Cowan seeks clarification for a chapter in his book on this topic. A resource provided includes a Cornell University course on Materials Science, particularly Lecture 13, which covers slip planes and deformation in metals.

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  • Knowledge of shock wave theory in materials
  • Experience with deformation mechanisms in metals
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I read in an old metal working book that when a auto body panel is struck sharply with a hammer that for a microsecond or nanosecond there is a vibration or "shock waves" that allows the grains of metal to slip past one another and re-arrange slight. I am desperately looking for an explanation for a chapter in a book I'm writing.

Can anyone in this forum help? Or does anyone have a suggestion where to find help?

Thanks,


Terry Cowan
 
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The college course title is "Materials Science." A google search will turn up a bunch of sites, but real quick I found http://www.mae.cornell.edu/zabaras/Courses/MAE212/MAE212.html#lectures one. Lecture 13 discusses slip planes and deformation.
 
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