Discussion Overview
The discussion centers on the search for creep strain versus time data for nickel-base superalloys, specifically for developing an analytical approach to determine creep constants in a constitutive model. The scope includes literature review, data sourcing, and material properties relevant to creep deformation.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant is developing an analytical approach for creep constants and seeks specific creep strain versus time data at various stress levels and temperatures.
- Another participant suggests contacting manufacturers of the alloys for data, noting the lack of specificity regarding the alloys in question.
- A participant clarifies that they are interested in any poly-crystalline nickel-base superalloy and mentions specific alloys like Hastelloy X, Inconel 617, and Nimonic 80A, indicating existing but insufficient data for a full study.
- Several links to resources and references are provided, including a summary of alloy compositions and potential sources for creep data, such as the ASM reference book and various papers.
- One participant expresses gratitude for the information provided but notes that some sources, like the ASM atlas, did not yield useful data.
- A participant comments on the variability of superalloy properties and suggests obtaining data directly from suppliers, while questioning the feasibility of predicting behavior solely from chemical composition.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing opinions on the best sources for creep data and the challenges associated with standardization of superalloy properties. There is no consensus on a definitive source for the required data, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to obtain the necessary information.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights limitations in available data and the dependence on specific alloy properties, as well as the unresolved nature of the analytical model being developed.